1. For the Chief Musician; {cf15i set to} al-tashheth. {cf15i A Psalm} of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until {cf15i these} calamities be overpast.
2. I will cry unto God Most High, Unto God that performeth {cf15i all things} for me.
3. He will send from heaven, and save me, {cf15i When} he that would swallow me up reproacheth; {cf15i Selah.} God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.
4. My soul is among lions; I lie among them that are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
5. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; {cf15i Let} thy glory {cf15i be} above all the earth.
6. They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down: They have digged a pit before me; They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves. {cf15i Selah.}
7. My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises.
8. Awake up, my glory; Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early.
9. I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
10. For thy lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the skies.
11. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; {cf15i Let} thy glory {cf15i be} above all the earth.