| King James Bible | Berean Study Bible |
| 1To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. | 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 will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. | 2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. |
| 3He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his 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. |
| 4My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. | 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 thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. | 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
| 6They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen 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 fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. | 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. |
| 8Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. | 8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. |
| 9I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations. | 9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples. |
| 10For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. | 10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. |
| 11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth. | 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
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