[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.