< Psalms 57 >
1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
For the end. Destroy not: by David, for a memorial, when he fled from the presence of Saul to the cave. Have mercy, upon me, O God, have mercy upon me: for my soul has trusted in you: and in the shadow of your wings will I hope, until the iniquity have passed away.
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
I will cry to God most high; the God who has benefitted me. (Pause)
3 He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. (Selah) God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
He sent from heaven and saved me; he gave to reproach them that trampled on me: God has sent forth his mercy and his truth;
4 My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts— with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
and he has delivered my soul from the midst of [lions']whelps: I lay down to sleep, [though] troubled. [As for] the sons of men, their teeth are arms and [missile] weapons, and their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens; and your glory above all the earth.
6 They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it!
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 is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
My heart, O God, [is] ready, my heart [is] ready: I will sing, yes will sing psalms.
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Awake, my glory; awake, lute and harp: I will awake early.
9 I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
O Lord, I will give thanks to you amongst the nations: I will sing to you amongst the Gentiles.
10 For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
For your mercy has been magnified even to the heavens, and your truth to the clouds.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens; and your glory above all the earth.