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 chief musician; set to Al Tashheth. A psalm of David. A michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for I take refuge in you until these troubles are over. I stay under your wings for protection until this destruction is 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, who does 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 help from heaven and save me, he is angry with those who crush me. (Selah) God will send me his loving kindness 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 life is among lions; I am among those who are ready to devour me. I am among people whose teeth are spears and arrows, and whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be exalted, 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 spread out a net for my feet; I was distressed. They dug a pit in front of me. They themselves have fallen into the middle of it! (Selah)
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
My heart is fixed, God, my heart is fixed; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Wake up, my honored heart; 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 give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10 For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
For great is your unfailing love, reaching to the heavens; and your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be exalted, God, above the heavens; may your glory be exalted over all the earth.
