To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.
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Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: For my soul trusteth in thee:Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
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I will cry unto God most high;Unto God that performeth all things for me.
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He shall send from heaven, and save meFrom the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah.God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
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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.
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Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens;Let thy glory be above all the earth.
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They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down:They have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
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My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed:I will sing and give praise.
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Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp:I myself will awake early.
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I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people:I will sing unto thee among the nations.
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For thy mercy is great unto the heavens,And thy truth unto the clouds.
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Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens:Let thy glory be above all the earth.