1. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy!I look to you for protection.I will hide beneath the shadow of your wingsuntil the danger passes by.
2. I cry out to God Most High,to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.
3. He will send help from heaven to rescue me,disgracing those who hound me.InterludeMy God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.
4. I am surrounded by fierce lionswho greedily devour human prey—whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows,and whose tongues cut like swords.