¹ Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,
    for in you I take refuge.^(C)
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings^(D)
    until the disaster has passed.^(E)

¹ Do you rulers indeed speak justly?^(A)
    Do you judge people with equity?

¹ Deliver me from my enemies, O God;^(B)
    be my fortress against those who are attacking me.^(C)

¹ We praise you, God,
    we praise you, for your Name is near;^(A)
    people tell of your wonderful deeds.^(B)