1 Please be kind* Or “gracious.” to me, God! Be kind to me because I come to you for protection. I will shelter under the shadow of your wings until the danger is past.

2 I cry out for help to God Most High, to God who vindicates me.

3 From heaven he sends his help, and he saves me. He defeats† Or “disgraces.” those who persecute me. Selah. God sends me his unfailing love, showing he is completely trustworthy.

4 I am surrounded by man-eating lions—I am forced to live with them! Their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongues are swords.

5 God, your greatness is above the highest heavens; and your glory covers the whole earth!

6 They set a trap to catch me. I was so depressed. They dug a pit on my path but they were the ones who fell into it. Selah.

7 I have confidence in you, God, I have confidence in you. I will sing songs of praise to you.

8 I say to myself, “Wake up!” Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn!

9 I will thank you among the peoples, Lord; I will sing your praises among the nations.

10 Your faithful love reaches to the heavens; your trustworthiness to the clouds.

11 God, your greatness is above the highest heavens; and your glory covers the whole earth!