1 For the one directing. [To] “Do not Destroy.” Of David. A Miktam in his fleeing from the face of Saul in the cave. <span class=|reftext|><a href=|#|><b>1</b></a> Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! For in You my soul takes refuge, and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until the calamities have passed by.10 For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.11 [Be] lifted high above the heavens, O God, [and] above all the earth Your glory!2 I will call out to El-Elyon, to God, who fulfills for me.3 He sends forth from the heavens, and saves me; He rebukes the one panting after me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His faithfulness.4 My soul [is] in the midst of lions; I lie down [among] flames—the sons of men, their teeth [are] spears and arrows, and their tongue [is] a sharp sword.5 Be exalted above the heavens, O God, Your glory above all the earth!6 They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bent down; they have dug before me a pit—may they fall into its midst! Selah7 my heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre—I will awaken the dawn!9 I will confess You among the peoples, O Lord; I will make music to You among the nations.