In You My Soul Takes Refuge
(1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 108:1–13; Psalm 142:1–7)

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy (do not destroy).” A Miktama of David (beloved), when he fled from Saul (desired) into the cave.

1 Have mercy on me, O God {Elohim}, have mercy,

for in You my soul takes refuge.

In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter

until the danger has passed.

2I cry out to God Most High {Elohim Elyon},b

to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

3He reaches down from heaven and saves me;

He rebukes those who trample me.

Selah

God {Elohim} sends forth

His loving devotion and His truth.

4My soul is among the lions;

I lie down with ravenous beasts—

with men whose teeth are spears and arrows,

whose tongues are sharp swords.

5Be exalted, O God {Elohim}, above the heavens;

may Your glory cover all the earth.

6They spread a net for my feet;

my soul was despondent.

They dug a pit before me,

but they themselves have fallen into it!

Selah

7My heart is steadfast, O God {Elohim}, my heart is steadfast.

I will sing and make music.

8Awake, my glory (Awake, my soul!)!c

Awake, O harp and lyre!

I will awaken the dawn.

9I will praise You, O Lord {Adonai}, among the nations;

I will sing Your praises among the peoples.

10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens,

and Your faithfulness to the clouds.

11Be exalted, O God {Elohim}, above the heavens;

may Your glory cover all the earth.