To you my soul takes refuge
(1 Samuel 22:1-5; Psalm 108:1-13; Psalm 142:1-7)
1
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.
2
I cry out to God Most High,(a) to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3
He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
4
My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts— with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
5
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
6
They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it!
7
Selah My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8
Awake, my glory!(b) Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
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