Psalms 57
1 For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. 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.
“For the leader of the music. To be sung to the tune of “Do not destroy.” A psalm of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.” Have pity upon me, O God! have pity upon me, For in thee doth my soul seek refuge! Yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take shelter, Until these calamities be overpast!
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
I call upon God the Most High, Upon God, who performeth all things 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 loving kindness and his truth.
He will send from heaven, and save me; He will put to shame him that panteth for my life; (Pause) God will send forth his mercy 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.
My life is in the midst of lions; I dwell among them that breathe out fire; Among men whose teeth are spears and arrows, And whose tongue is a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!
Exalt thyself, O God! above the heavens, And thy glory 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 middle of it themselves. (Selah)
They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They have digged a pit before me, But into it they have themselves fallen.
7 My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
My heart is strengthened, O God! my heart is strengthened! I will sing, and give thanks.
8 Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
Awake, my soul! awake, psaltery and harp! I will wake with the early dawn.
9 I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
I will praise thee, O Lord! among the nations; I will sing to thee among the kingdoms!
10 For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
For thy mercy reacheth to the heavens, And thy truth to the clouds!
11 Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
Exalt thyself, O God! above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth!
