In You My Soul Takes Refuge (1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 108:1–13; Psalm 142:1–7)
1 WBS 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 trusteth in thee: yes, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities are 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 WBS I will cry to God most high; to 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 WBS 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 WBS 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 WBS 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 WBS They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst of which they have 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 WBS 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 WBS Awake, 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 WBS I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: I will sing to thee among the nations. BSB BSB: I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 WBS For thy mercy is great 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 WBS 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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