For the music director, a psalm of David. In Adonai I have taken shelter. How can you say to my soul: “Fly like a bird to your mountain?
Psalm 7:1 - Tree of Life Version A passionate song of David, which he sang to Adonai concerning Cush, a Benjamite. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: Save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition O Lord my God, in You I take refuge and put my trust; save me from all those who pursue and persecute me, and deliver me, American Standard Version (1901) O Jehovah my God, in thee do I take refuge: Save me from all them that pursue me, and deliver me, Common English Bible I take refuge in you, LORD, my God. Save me from all who chase me! Rescue me! Catholic Public Domain Version A Psalm of David, which he sang to the Lord because of the words of Cush, the son of Jemini. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The psalm of David which he sung to the Lord for the words of Chusi the son of Jemini. |
For the music director, a psalm of David. In Adonai I have taken shelter. How can you say to my soul: “Fly like a bird to your mountain?
How long must I have cares in my soul and daily sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?
Or else my enemy will say: “I have overcome him!” and my foes will rejoice because I am shaken.
O my God, in You I trust, so I will not be ashamed, and my enemies will not gloat over me.
Of David. Vindicate me, Adonai, for I have walked in my integrity, and trusted in Adonai without wavering.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people all around who have taken their stand against me.
You turned my mourning into dancing. You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.
I will exalt You, Adonai, for You have lifted me up, and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but lovingkindness surrounds the one who trusts in Adonai.
Then I will come to the altar of God, to the God of my exceeding joy, and praise You upon the harp —O God, my God.
I will also set his hand over the sea, his right hand over the rivers.
Who among you fears Adonai? Who hears the voice of His servant? Who walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the Name of Adonai and lean on his God.
Adonai, you know. Remember me and think of me. Avenge me against my persecutors. Because of Your long-suffering, do not take me away. Know that for Your sake I endure scorn.
But Adonai is with me like a dreadful warrior. Therefore my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they are not insightful and not wise, they will be utterly shamed— an everlasting disgrace, never to be forgotten.
For after I returned, I repented, and after that I was instructed, I struck my thigh— I was ashamed and also humiliated, for I bore the disgrace of my youth.’
“I prayed to Adonai my God and confessed, saying: ‘O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and mercy with those who love Him and keep His mitzvot,
Then you will flee through My mountain valley because the mountain valley will reach to Azel. Yes, you will flee like you fled from the earthquake in the days of King Uzziah of Judah. Then Adonai my God will come and all the kedoshim with Him.
Nevertheless, my fellows that went up with me made the heart of the people melt with fear, but I fully followed Adonai my God.
Through Him you are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your trust and hope are in God.
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will—let them trust their souls to a faithful Creator while continuing to do good.