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1 For the end. Destroy not; by David, for a memorial, when he fled from the presence of Saul, to the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me; for my soul has trusted in You; and in the shadow of Your wings will I hope, until the iniquity has passed away.
2 I will cry to God Most High; the God who has benefited me. Pause.
3 He sent from heaven and saved me; He reproached them that trampled on me; God has sent forth His mercy and His truth;
4 and He has delivered my soul from the midst of [the lion's] whelps; I lay down to sleep, [though] troubled. [As for] the sons of men, their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; and Your glory above all the earth.
6 They have prepared snares for my feet, and have bowed down my soul; they have dug a pit before my face, and fallen into it [themselves]. Pause.
7 My heart, O God, [is] ready, my heart [is] ready; I will sing; yes, I will sing psalms.
8 Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp; I will awake early.
9 O Lord, I will give thanks to You among the nations; I will sing to You among the Gentiles.
10 For Your mercy has been magnified, even to the heavens, and Your truth to the clouds.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; and Your glory above all the earth.
The Apostles’ Bible Complete (ABC)
The Apostles’ Bible Complete (ABC) is a modern translation of the Bible that strives to offer a clear and faithful rendering of the scriptures in contemporary language. This translation is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, providing an easy-to-read yet accurate version of the biblical text. The ABC translation aims to bridge the gap between the ancient languages in which the Bible was originally written and the modern vernacular, making it an ideal choice for both personal study and public reading.
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