I run to you for safety.

(For the music leader. To the tune “Don't Destroy.” A special psalm by David when he was in the cave while running from Saul.)

Praise and Trust in Times of Trouble

1   God Most High, have pity on me! Have mercy. I run to you for safety.

In the shadow of your wings, I seek protection till danger dies down.

2 I pray to you, my protector. 

3 You will send help from heaven and save me, but you will bring trouble on my attackers.

You are faithful, and you can be trusted.

4 My enemies are fierce, much worse than lions!

They have spears and arrows instead of teeth, and they have sharp swords instead of tongues.

5 May you, my God, be honored above the heavens; may your glory be seen everywhere on earth.

6   Enemies set traps for my feet and struck me down.

They dug a pit in my path, but fell in it themselves.

7 I am faithful to you, and you can trust me.

I will sing and play music for you, my God.

8 I feel wide awake!

I will wake up my harp and wake up the sun.

9 I will praise you, Lord, for everyone to hear, and I will sing hymns to you in every nation.

10 Your love reaches higher than the heavens; your loyalty extends beyond the clouds.

11 May you, my God, be honored above the heavens; may your glory be seen everywhere on earth.