MSB PSA Chapter 57

In You My Soul Takes Refuge

(1 Samuel 22:1–5, Psalm 108:1–13, Psalm 142:1–7)

For the choirmaster. [To the tune of] vvv“Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam[fn] 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 

I cry out to God Most High,[fn]

to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

3 

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 

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 

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;

may Your glory cover all the earth.

6 

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 

My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast.

I will sing and make music.

8 

Awake, my glory![fn]

Awake, O harp and lyre!

I will awaken the dawn.

9 

I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations;

I will sing Your praises among the peoples.

10 

For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens,

and Your faithfulness to the clouds.

11 

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;

may Your glory cover all the earth.