1. [For the choir director: "Do Not Destroy." A Davidic Miktam. When he fled before Saul into the cave.] Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, for I take refuge in You. I will seek refuge in the shadow of Your wings until danger passes.
2. I call to God Most High, to God who fulfills [His purpose] for me.
3. He reaches down from heaven and saves me, challenging the one who tramples me. Selah God sends His faithful love and truth.
4. I am in the midst of lions; I lie down with those who devour men. Their teeth are spears and arrows; their tongues are sharp swords.
5. God, be exalted above the heavens; let Your glory be above the whole earth.
6. They prepared a net for my steps; I was downcast. They dug a pit ahead of me, but they fell into it! Selah
7. My heart is confident, God, my heart is confident. I will sing; I will sing praises.
8. Wake up, my soul! Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn.
9. I will praise You, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.
10. For Your faithful love is as high as the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
11. God, be exalted above the heavens; let Your glory be over the whole earth.