To the chief Musician , Altaschith , Michtam of David , when he fled from Saul in the cave .
1 Be 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 .
2 I will cry unto God most high ; unto God that performeth all things for me.
3 He 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 .
4 My 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 .
5 Be thou exalted , O God, above the heavens ; let thy glory be above all the earth .
6 They 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 .
7 My heart is fixed , O God, my heart is fixed : I will sing and give praise .
8 Awake up, my glory ; awake , psaltery and harp : I myself will awake early .
9 I will praise thee , O Lord , among the people : I will sing unto thee among the nations .
10 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens , and thy truth unto the clouds .
11 Be thou exalted , O God, above the heavens : let thy glory be above all the earth .