| English Standard Version | Berean Study Bible |
| 1Be 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. | 1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, 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, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. | 2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. |
| 3He 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! | 3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. |
| 4My 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. | 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, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! | 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
| 6They 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 | 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, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! | 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. |
| 8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! | 8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. |
| 9I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. | 9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples. |
| 10For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. | 10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. |
| 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! | 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
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