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1 Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge in you.
In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge until destruction passes.
2 I cry to God Most High, to God who brings things to completion for me.
3 He will send from heaven and save me;
he will put my trampler to shame.
Selah.
God will send his steadfast love and truth.
4 My soul is among lions;
I lie among fiery men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongue is a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted above the heavens, God;
let your glory be over all the earth.
6 They prepared a net for my steps;
my soul was bowed down.
They dug a pit before me, but fell into it themselves. Selah.
7 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my glory!
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will thank you among the peoples, Lord;
I will sing praise to you among the nations.
10 For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, and your truth to the clouds.
11 Be exalted above the heavens, God;
let your glory be over all the earth.