| New International Version | New Living Translation |
| 1For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. | 1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by. |
| 2I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me. | 2I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me. |
| 3He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me-- God sends forth his love and his faithfulness. | 3He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. Interlude My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness. |
| 4I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts-- men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. | 4I am surrounded by fierce lions who greedily devour human prey— whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows, and whose tongues cut like swords. |
| 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. | 5Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth. |
| 6They spread a net for my feet-- I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path-- but they have fallen into it themselves. | 6My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it. Interlude |
| 7My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. | 7My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! |
| 8Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. | 8Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. |
| 9I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. | 9I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations. |
| 10For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. | 10For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. |
| 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. | 11Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth. |
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