Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, because I come to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings I find protection until the raging storms are over.
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Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
2 I call to God, the Most High, to God, who supplies my every need.
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I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.
3 He will answer from heaven and save me; he will defeat my oppressors. God will show me his constant love and faithfulness.
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He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me—God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
4 I am surrounded by enemies, who are like lions hungry for human flesh. Their teeth are like spears and arrows; their tongues are like sharp swords.
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I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts— men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth.
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
6 My enemies have spread a net to catch me; I am overcome with distress. They dug a pit in my path, but fell into it themselves.
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They spread a net for my feet— I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path— but they have fallen into it themselves.
7 I have complete confidence, O God; I will sing and praise you!
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My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
8 Wake up, my soul! Wake up, my harp and lyre! I will wake up the sun.
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Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will thank you, O Lord, among the nations. I will praise you among the peoples.
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I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
10 Your constant love reaches the heavens; your faithfulness touches the skies.
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For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11 Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth.
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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