< 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 michtam of David, when he fled from Saul into a cave. Be gracious, O God, be gracious to me, for in you I take shelter. In your sheltering wings I take refuge, till ruin be over past.
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
I cry to the Most High God, to the God who accomplishes 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 me his succour from heaven, he will thrust away those who would trample me. (Selah)
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.
In the midst of lions I lie, who devour human prey. Their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue is a sharpened sword.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be exalted, God, o’er the heavens, and your glory o’er 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 set a net for my feet, but in it was their own foot caught. Before me they dug a pit, but they fell into it themselves. (Selah)
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I would sing, I would make music;
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
awake, my soul. Awake, harp and lyre; I would wake the dawn.
9 I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
I would praise you among the peoples, O Lord, and make music among the nations to you;
10 For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
for great to heaven is your love, and your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be exalted, God, o’er the heavens, and your glory o’er all the earth.

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