In You My Soul Takes Refuge (1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 108:1–13; Psalm 142:1–7)
1 RV For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David: Michtam: when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, until these 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 RV I will cry unto God Most High; unto God that performeth all things for me. BSB BSB: I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 RV He shall send from heaven, and save me, when he that would swallow me up reproacheth; 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 RV My soul is among lions; I lie 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 RV Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; 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 RV They have prepared a net for my steps; thy soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me; they are fallen into the midst thereof 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 RV My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises. BSB BSB: My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8 RV Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early. BSB BSB: Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 RV I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations. BSB BSB: I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 RV For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the skies. BSB BSB: For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 RV Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; 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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