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.
To the Chief Musician. "Do not destroy." A precious Psalm, of David. When he fled from the face of Saul into the Cave. Show me favour, O God, Show me favour, For, in thee, hath my soul sought refuge, —And, in the shadow of thy wings, will I seek refuge, Until the storm of ruin pass by.
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, who accomplisheth on my behalf:
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 out of heaven, that he may save me, He who is panting for me, hath reproached. (Selah) God will send out his lovingkindness and his faithfulness.
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 in the midst of lions, I lie down amidst flames, As for the sons of men, Their teeth, are spear and arrows, And, their tongue, is a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be exalted Above the Heavens, O God, Above all the earth, thy glory!
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!
A net, did they fix for my steps, My soul was bowed down, —They digged before me a pit, They fell into the midst thereof! (Selah)
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
Fixed is my heart, O God, Fixed is my heart, I will sing, and touch the strings.
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Awake, mine honour, Awake, harp and lyre, I will awaken the dawn;
9 I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
I will thank thee, among the peoples, O My Lord, I will praise thee in song, among the races of men.
10 For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
For, great, unto the heavens, is thy lovingkindness, And, unto the skies, thy faithfulness.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be exalted Above the heavens, O God, Above all the earth, thy glory!
