To the director.[313] To the tune "Don't Destroy." A miktam[314] of David when he escaped from Saul and went into the cave.
<1> God, be merciful to me.
Be kind because my soul trusts in you.
I have come to you for protection,
while the trouble passes.
<2> I pray to God Most High for help,
and he takes care of me completely!
<3> From heaven he helps me and saves me.
He will punish the one who attacks me.
Selah[315]
God will remain loyal to me
and send his love to protect me.
<4> My life is in danger.
My enemies are all around me.
They are like man-eating lions,
with teeth like spears or arrows
and tongues that cut like sharp swords.
<5> God, rise above the heavens!
Let all the world see your glory.[316]
<6> My enemies set a trap for me.
They were trying to trap me.
They dug a deep pit for me, but they fell into it.
Selah
<7> God, I am ready.
I am ready to sing songs of praise.
<8> Wake up, my soul![317]
Harps and lyres,[318] wake up, and let's wake the dawn.
<9> My Master, I praise you to everyone.
I will sing praises about you to every nation.
<10> Your faithful love is higher
than the highest clouds in the sky!
<11> God, rise above the heavens.
Let all the world see your glory.
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