New Revised Standard NRS
New International Version NIV
1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying storms pass by.
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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 cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
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I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.
3 He will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample on me. (Selah) God will send forth his steadfast love and his 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 lie down among lions that greedily devour human prey; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues 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 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
6 They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my path, but they have fallen into it themselves. (Selah)
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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 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make melody.
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My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn.
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Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.
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I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
10 For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds.
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For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.