[1] Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, For my soul takes refuge
in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, Until
disaster has passed. [2] I cry out to God Most High, To God who
accomplishes my requests for me. [3] He will send from heaven, and save me,
He rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his
lovingkindness and his truth. [4] My soul is among lions. I lie among
those who are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears
and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword. [5] Be exalted, God, above
the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth! [6] They have
prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit
before me. They fall into the midst of it themselves. Selah. [7] My
heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will
sing praises. [8] Wake up, my glory! Wake up, psaltery and harp! I will
wake up the dawn. [9] I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples.
I will sing praises to you among the nations. [10] For your great
lovingkindness reaches to the heavens, And your truth to the skies. [11]
Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the
earth. Psalm 58 For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not
Destroy." A poem by David.