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 Leader; Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David; Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me, for in Thee hath my soul taken refuge; yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I take refuge, until calamities be overpast.
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
I will cry unto God Most high; unto God that accomplisheth it for me.
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 will send from heaven, and save me, when he that would swallow me up taunteth; (Selah) God shall send 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.
My soul is among lions, I do lie down among them that are aflame; even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Thy glory be 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 a net for my steps, my soul is bowed down; they have digged a pit before me, they are fallen into the midst thereof themselves. (Selah)
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
My heart is stedfast, O God, my heart is stedfast; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises.
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp; I will awake the dawn.
9 I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises unto Thee among the nations.
10 For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and Thy truth unto the skies.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Thy glory be above all the earth.
