Psalms 57
1 To him that excelleth. Destroy not. A Psalme of David on Michtam. When he fled from Saul in the cave. Have mercie vpon me, O God, haue mercie vpon me: for my soule trusteth in thee, and in the shadowe of thy wings wil I trust, till these afflictions ouerpasse.
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 vnto the most high God, euen to the God, that performeth his promise toward me.
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 He will send from heauen, and saue me from the reproofe of him that would swallowe me. (Selah) God wil send his mercy, and his trueth.
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 soule is among lions: I lie among the children of men, that are set on fire: whose teeth are speares and arrowes, and their tongue a sharpe sworde.
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 Exalt thy selfe, O God, aboue the heauen, and let thy glory be vpon all the earth.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
6 They haue layd a net for my steps: my soule is pressed downe: they haue digged a pit before me, and are fallen into the mids of it. (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 Mine heart is prepared, O God, mine heart is prepared: I will sing and giue prayse.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8 Awake my tongue, awake viole and harpe: I wil awake early.
Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will prayse thee, O Lord, among the people, and I wil sing vnto thee among the nations.
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 For thy mercie is great vnto the heauens, and thy trueth vnto the cloudes.
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Exalt thy selfe, O God, aboue the heauens, and let thy glory be vpon all the earth.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
