| International Standard Version | Berean Study Bible |
| 1Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, for in you I have placed my trust. Even in the shadow of your wings will I find my refuge until this calamity passes. | 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 call upon the God Most High; to the God who completes what he began in me. | 2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. |
| 3He will send help from heaven to deliver me from those who harass and despise me. Interlude God will send his gracious love and truth. | 3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. |
| 4I am surrounded by lions. I lie down with those who burn with fire— that is, with people whose teeth are like spears and arrows— whose tongues are like 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 above the heavens, God! May your glory cover the earth! | 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
| 6They have set a snare for my feet, which makes me depressed. They dug a pit in front of me, but they are the ones who fell into it! Interlude | 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 committed, God, my heart is committed, so I will sing and play music. | 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. |
| 8Wake up, my soul, wake up, lyre and harp! I will awaken at dawn. | 8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. |
| 9I will exalt you among the peoples, Lord. I will play music among the nations. | 9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples. |
| 10For your gracious love is great, extending even to the heavens, and your truth even to the skies. | 10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. |
| 11Be exalted above the heavens, God! May your glory cover the earth! | 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
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