Revised Standard Version RSV
Good News Translation GNT
1 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.
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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.
2 I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfils his purpose for me.
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I call to God, the Most High, to God, who supplies my every need.
3 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!
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He will answer from heaven and save me; he will defeat my oppressors. God will show me his constant love and faithfulness.
4 I lie in the midst of lions that greedily devour the sons of men; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords.
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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.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let thy glory be over all the earth!
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Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth.
6 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]
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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.
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody!
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I have complete confidence, O God; I will sing and praise you!
8 Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn!
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Wake up, my soul! Wake up, my harp and lyre! I will wake up the sun.
9 I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to thee among the nations.
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I will thank you, O Lord, among the nations. I will praise you among the peoples.
10 For thy steadfast love is great to the heavens, thy faithfulness to the clouds.
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Your constant love reaches the heavens; your faithfulness touches the skies.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let thy glory be over all the earth!
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Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth.
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.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.