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.
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me: for my soul trusts in you: yes, in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be over.
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
I will cry to God most high; to God that performs all things 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 shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. (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: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, 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 you exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your 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 dig a pit before me, into the middle whereof they are fallen themselves. (Selah)
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
9 I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
I will praise you, O Lord, among the people: I will sing to you among the nations.
10 For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
For your mercy is great 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: let your glory be above all the earth.
