The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New King James Version NKJV
1 For the leader. Set to "Do Not Destroy." By David, a mikhtam, when he fled from Sha'ul into the cave: Show me favor, God, show me favor; for in you I have taken refuge. Yes, I will find refuge in the shadow of your wings until the storms have passed.
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To the Chief Musician. Set to 'Do Not Destroy.' A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed by.
2 I call to God, the Most High, to God, who is accomplishing his purpose for me.
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I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me.
3 He will send from heaven and save me when those who would trample me down mock me. (Selah) God will send his grace and his truth.
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He shall send from heaven and save me; He reproaches the one who would swallow me up. Selah God shall send forth His mercy and His truth.
4 I am surrounded by lions, I am lying down among people breathing fire, men whose teeth are spears and arrows and their tongues sharp-edged swords.
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My soul is among lions; I lie among the sons of men Who are set on fire, Whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted, God, above heaven! May your glory be over all the earth!
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth.
6 They prepared a snare for my feet, but I am bending over [to avoid it]. They dug a pit ahead of me, but they fell into it themselves. (Selah)
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They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They have dug a pit before me; Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah
7 My heart is steadfast, God, steadfast. I will sing and make music.
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My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, lyre and lute! I will awaken the dawn.
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Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will thank you, Adonai, among the peoples; I will make music to you among the nations.
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I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations.
10 For your grace is great, all the way to heaven, and your truth, all the way to the skies.
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For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, And Your truth unto the clouds.
11 Be exalted, God, above heaven! May your glory be over all the earth!
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth.