Psalms 57
1 For the music director. According to “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm (miktam) of David concerning the time he fled from Saul and hid in the cave. Please be kind to me, God! Be kind to me because I come to you for protection. I will shelter under the shadow of your wings until the danger is past.
“For the leader of the music. To be sung to the tune of “Do not destroy.” A psalm of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.” Have pity upon me, O God! have pity upon me, For in thee doth my soul seek refuge! Yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take shelter, Until these calamities be overpast!
2 I cry out for help to God Most High, to God who vindicates me.
I call upon God the Most High, Upon God, who performeth all things for me;
3 From heaven he sends his help, and he saves me. He defeats those who persecute me. (Selah) God sends me his unfailing love, showing he is completely trustworthy.
He will send from heaven, and save me; He will put to shame him that panteth for my life; (Pause) God will send forth his mercy and his truth.
4 I am surrounded by man-eating lions—I am forced to live with them! Their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongues are swords.
My life is in the midst of lions; I dwell among them that breathe out fire; Among men whose teeth are spears and arrows, And whose tongue is a sharp sword.
5 God, your greatness is above the highest heavens; and your glory covers the whole earth!
Exalt thyself, O God! above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth!
6 They set a trap to catch me. I was so depressed. They dug a pit on my path but they were the ones who fell into it. (Selah)
They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They have digged a pit before me, But into it they have themselves fallen.
7 I have confidence in you, God, I have confidence in you. I will sing songs of praise to you.
My heart is strengthened, O God! my heart is strengthened! I will sing, and give thanks.
8 I say to myself, “Wake up!” Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn!
Awake, my soul! awake, psaltery and harp! I will wake with the early dawn.
9 I will thank you among the peoples, Lord; I will sing your praises among the nations.
I will praise thee, O Lord! among the nations; I will sing to thee among the kingdoms!
10 Your faithful love reaches to the heavens; your trustworthiness to the clouds.
For thy mercy reacheth to the heavens, And thy truth to the clouds!
11 God, your greatness is above the highest heavens; and your glory covers the whole earth!
Exalt thyself, O God! above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth!
