1For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me; For my soul takes refuge in you: Yes, in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, Until these calamities have passed by.
2I will cry to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me.
3He will send from heaven, and save me, When he who would swallow me up reproaches; [Selah God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.
4My soul is among lions; I lie among those who are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let your glory be above all the earth.
6They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down: They have dug a pit before me; They have fallen into the midst of it themselves. [Selah
7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast: I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
8Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake very early.
9I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10For your lovingkindness is great to the heavens, And your truth to the skies.
11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let your glory be above all the earth.