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, God, show favor to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
I cry out to El 'Elyon [God Most High], to God who accomplishes my requests 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 rebukes the one who is pursuing me. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·. God will send out his chesed ·loving-kindness· 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 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.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your kavod ·weighty 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 dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves. (Selah) ·contemplation with musical interlude·.
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing zahmar ·musical praise·.
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
9 I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
I will yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing zahmar ·musical praise· to you among the nations.
10 For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
For your great chesed ·loving-kindness· reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your kavod ·weighty glory· be over all the earth.
