Good News Translation GNT
World English Bible WEB
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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<<For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.>> Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, For my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, Until 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 accomplishes my requests 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 rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his lovingkindness and his truth.
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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My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth.
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Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above 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 have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the midst of it themselves. Selah.
7 I have complete confidence, O God; I will sing and praise you!
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My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
8 Wake up, my soul! Wake up, my harp and lyre! I will wake up the sun.
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Wake up, my glory! Wake up, psaltery and harp! I will wake up 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 you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10 Your constant love reaches the heavens; your faithfulness touches the skies.
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For your great lovingkindness reaches to the heavens, And your truth 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, 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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