Good News Translation GNT
Revised Standard Version RSV
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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To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in thee my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of thy wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.
2 I call to God, the Most High, to God, who supplies my every need.
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I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfils his purpose for 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 will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample upon me. [Selah] God will send forth his steadfast 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 lie in the midst of lions that greedily devour the sons of men; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues 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 thy 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 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 I have complete confidence, O God; I will sing and praise you!
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My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody!
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, O harp and lyre! I will awake 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 give thanks to thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to thee among the nations.
10 Your constant love reaches the heavens; your faithfulness touches the skies.
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For thy steadfast love is great to the heavens, thy faithfulness to the clouds.
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 thy glory be over all the earth!
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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.