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 you my soul takes refuge;
    in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
        till the storms of destruction pass by.
    I cry out to God Most High,
        to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
    He will send from heaven and save me;
        he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah
    God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!


    My soul is in the midst of lions;
        I lie down amid fiery beasts—
    the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows,
        whose tongues are sharp swords.


    Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
        Let your glory be over all the earth!


    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
    My heart is steadfast, O God,
        my heart is steadfast!
    I will sing and make melody!
        Awake, my glory!
    Awake, O harp and lyre!
        I will awake the dawn!
    I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;
        I will sing praises to you among the nations.
    For your steadfast love is great to the heavens,
        your faithfulness to the clouds.


    Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
        Let your glory be over all the earth!

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