In You My Soul Takes Refuge (1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 108:1–13; Psalm 142:1–7)
1 AKJV To the chief musician Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me: for my soul trusts in you: yes, in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be over. BSB BSB: For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
2 AKJV I will cry to God most high; to God that performs all things for me. BSB BSB: I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 AKJV 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. BSB BSB: He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
4 AKJV 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. BSB BSB: My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 AKJV Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be above all the earth. BSB BSB: Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
6 AKJV They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have dig a pit before me, into the middle whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah. BSB BSB: They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah
7 AKJV My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. BSB BSB: My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8 AKJV Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. BSB BSB: Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 AKJV I will praise you, O Lord, among the people: I will sing to you among the nations. BSB BSB: I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 AKJV For your mercy is great to the heavens, and your truth to the clouds. BSB BSB: For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 AKJV Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens: let your glory be above all the earth. BSB BSB: Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
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