| New King James Version | Berean Study Bible |
| 1To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed 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 will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs 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; He reproaches the one who 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; I lie among the sons of men Who are set on fire, 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 exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your 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 dug a pit before me; Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. 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 give praise. | 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. |
| 8Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn. | 8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. |
| 9I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations. | 9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples. |
| 10For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, And Your truth unto 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 above all the earth. | 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. |
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