1Be merciful unto me, O God , be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge , until these calamities be overpast . 2I will cry unto God most high ; unto God that performeth all things for me. 3He shall send from heaven , and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up . Selah . God shall send forth his mercy and his truth .
Confidence in God's Deliverance
4My soul is among lions : and I lie even among them that are set on fire , even the sons of men , whose teeth are spears and arrows , and their tongue a sharp sword . 5Be thou exalted , O God , above the heavens ; let thy glory be above all the earth . 6They have prepared a net for my steps ; my soul is bowed down : they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves . Selah .
Praise Amidst Adversity
7My heart is fixed , O God , my heart is fixed : I will sing and give praise . 8Awake up , my glory ; awake , psaltery and harp : I myself will awake early . 9I will praise thee, O Lord , among the people : I will sing unto thee among the nations . 10For thy mercy is great unto the heavens , and thy truth unto the clouds . 11Be thou exalted , O God , above the heavens : let thy glory be above all the earth .