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 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 fulfills His purpose for me.
I call upon God the Most High, Upon God, who performeth 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 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 the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts— with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
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, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Exalt thyself, O God! above the heavens, And thy 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 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, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
My heart is strengthened, O God! my heart is strengthened! I will sing, and give thanks.
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Awake, my soul! awake, psaltery and harp! I will wake with the early dawn.
9 I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
I will praise thee, O Lord! among the nations; I will sing to thee among the kingdoms!
10 For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
For thy mercy reacheth to the heavens, And thy truth to the clouds!
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Exalt thyself, O God! above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth!
