GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New King James Version NKJV
1 Have pity on me, O God. Have pity on me, because my soul takes refuge in you. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until destructive storms pass by.
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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 Most High, to the God who does everything for me.
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I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me.
3 He sends his help from heaven and saves me. He disgraces the one who is harassing me. Selah God sends his mercy 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 My soul is surrounded by lions. I must lie down with man-eating lions. Their teeth are spears and arrows. Their tongues are sharp 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 May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth.
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth.
6 [My enemies] spread out a net to catch me. (My soul is bowed down.) They dug a pit to trap me, but then they fell into it. 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 confident, O God. My heart is confident. I want to 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 Wake up, my soul! Wake up, harp and lyre! I want to wake up at dawn.
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Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I want to give thanks to you among the people, O Lord. I want to make music to praise 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 because your mercy is as high as the heavens. Your truth reaches the skies.
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For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, And Your truth unto the clouds.
11 May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth.
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth.