In You My Soul Takes Refuge (1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 108:1–13; Psalm 142:1–7)
1 DBY To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take refuge, until the calamities be overpast. 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 DBY I will call unto God, the Most High; unto God that performeth all for me. BSB BSB: I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 DBY He will send from the heavens and save me; he hath covered with reproach him that would swallow me up. Selah. God hath sent forth his loving-kindness 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 DBY My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down among them that breathe out flames, 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 DBY Be exalted above the heavens, O God; let thy glory be above all the earth! BSB BSB: Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
6 DBY They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down: they have digged a pit before me; they are fallen into the midst thereof. 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 DBY My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing psalms. BSB BSB: My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8 DBY Awake, my glory; awake, lute and harp: I will wake the dawn. BSB BSB: Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 DBY I will give thee thanks among the peoples, O Lord; of thee will I sing psalms among the nations: BSB BSB: I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 DBY For thy loving-kindness is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. BSB BSB: For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 DBY Be exalted above the heavens, O God; let thy 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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