4
I lie in the midst of lions that greedily devour the sons of men; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords.
5
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let thy glory be over all the earth!
6
They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my way, but they have fallen into it themselves. [Selah]
7
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody!
8
Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn!
9
I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to thee among the nations.
10
For thy steadfast love is great to the heavens, thy faithfulness to the clouds.
11
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let thy glory be over all the earth!
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version)