1 To the Overcomer [upon], Do not destroy, Michtam of David, when he fled from the presence of Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusts in thee; and in the shadow of thy wings I will make my refuge until [these] calamities are overpast.

2 I will cry unto God most high, unto God that performs [all things] for me.

3 He shall send from the heavens 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] those 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 dug a pit before me, into the midst of which they are fallen [themselves]. Selah.

7 My heart is ready, O God, my heart is willing; I will sing and give praise.

8 Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp; I [myself] will arise early.

9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the peoples; 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.: