Psalms 57
1 To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take refuge, until the calamities be overpast.
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.
2 I will call unto God, the Most High; unto God that performeth [all] for me.
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 He will send from the heavens and save me; he hath covered with reproach him that would swallow me up. (Selah) God hath sent forth his loving-kindness and his truth.
He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. (Selah) God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
4 My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down [among] them that breathe out flames, the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
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.
5 Be exalted above the heavens, O God; let thy glory be above all the earth!
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
6 They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down: they have digged a pit before me; they are fallen into the midst thereof. (Selah)
They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it!
7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing psalms.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my glory; awake, lute and harp: I will wake the dawn.
Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will give thee thanks among the peoples, O Lord; of thee will I sing psalms among the nations:
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 For thy loving-kindness is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Be exalted above the heavens, O God; let thy glory be above all the earth!
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
