Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy!
      I look to you for protection.
   I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings
      until the danger passes by.
I cry out to God Most High,
      to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.
  He will send help from heaven to rescue me,
      disgracing those who hound me.
                         Interlude
   My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.
- Psalm 57:1-3