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Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me
For in You I take refuge
I will take refuge in the shadow of Your wings
Until the disaster has passed so huge

I cry out to God Most High to God, who vindicates me
He sends from heaven and saves me
God sends forth His love and His faithfulness
Rebuking those who hotly pursue me

I am in the midst of lions
I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts—
Men whose teeth are spears and arrows
Whose tongues are sharp swords ready for evil deeds

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens
Let Your glory be over all the earth
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens
Make me ready for what will come forth

They spread a net for my feet—
I was bowed down in distress
They dug a pit in my path—
But they have fallen into it themselves

My heart, O God, is steadfast
My heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music
Awake, my soul!
Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn You are to see

I will praise you, Lord, among the nations
I will sing among the peoples about You
For great is Your love, reaching to the heavens
Your faithfulness reaches to the skies, O Lord, I praise You

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens
Let Your glory be over all the earth
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens
Make me ready for what will come forth