Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors.

For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

1 Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me,
          For my soul takes refuge in You;
          And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge
          Until destruction passes by.

2 I will cry to God Most High,
          To God who accomplishes all things for me.

3 He will send from heaven and save me;
          He reproaches him who tramples upon me.

          God will send forth His lovingkindness and His truth.

4 My soul is among lions;
          I must lie among those who breathe forth fire,
          Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows
          And their tongue a sharp sword.

5 Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
          Let Your glory be above all the earth.

6 They have prepared a net for my steps;
          My soul is bowed down;
          They dug a pit before me;
          They themselves have fallen into the midst of it.


7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
          I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!

8 Awake, my glory!
          Awake, harp and lyre!
          I will awaken the dawn.

9 I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples;
          I will sing praises to You among the nations.

10 For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens
          And Your truth to the clouds.

11 Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
          Let Your glory be above all the earth.