In You My Soul Takes Refuge (1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 108:1–13; Psalm 142:1–7)
1 Brenton For the end. Destroy not: by David, for a memorial, when he fled from the presence of Saul to the cave. Have mercy, upon me, O God, have mercy upon me: for my soul has trusted in thee: and in the shadow of thy wings will I hope, until the iniquity have passed away. 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 Brenton I will cry to God most high; the God who has benefited me. Pause. BSB BSB: I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 Brenton He sent from heaven and saved me; he gave to reproach them that trampled on me: God has sent 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 Brenton and he has delivered my soul from the midst of lions' whelps: I lay down to sleep, though troubled. As for the sons of men, their teeth are arms and missile weapons, 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 Brenton Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; and thy glory above all the earth. BSB BSB: Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
6 Brenton They have prepared snares for my feet, and have bowed down my soul: they have dug a pit before my face, and fallen into it themselves . Pause. 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 Brenton My heart, O God, is ready, my heart is ready: I will sing, yea will sing psalms. BSB BSB: My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8 Brenton Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I will awake early. BSB BSB: Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 Brenton O Lord, I will give thanks to thee among the nations: I will sing to thee among the Gentiles. BSB BSB: I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 Brenton For thy mercy has been magnified even to the heavens, and thy truth to the clouds. BSB BSB: For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Brenton Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; and thy glory above all the earth. BSB BSB: Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
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