1For the Conductor, a plea to be spared destruction. By David, a michtam, when he fled from Saul in the cave.
2Favor me, O God, favor me, for in You my soul took refuge, and in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge until the disaster passes.
3I will call to God the Most High; to the Almighty Who fulfills [His promise] to me.
4He will send from heaven, and save me from the humiliation of those who long to swallow me, Selah; God will send forth His kindness and truth.
5My soul is in the midst of lions, I lie among fiery men; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongue a sharp sword.
6Be exalted above the heavens, O God; let Your glory be upon all the earth.
7They laid a trap for my steps, they bent down my soul; they dug a pit before me, [but] they themselves fell into it, Selah.
8My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and chant praise.
9Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I shall awaken the dawn.
10I will thank You among the nations, my Lord; I will praise You among the peoples.
11For Your kindness reaches till the heavens, Your truth till the skies.
12Be exalted above the heavens, O God; let Your glory be over all the earth.