Psalms 57
1 “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!
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 call upon God the Most High, Upon God, who performeth all things for me;
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 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.
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 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.
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 thyself, O God! above the heavens, And thy glory 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 is bowed down; They have digged a pit before me, But into it they have themselves fallen.
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 strengthened, O God! my heart is strengthened! I will sing, and give thanks.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my soul! awake, psaltery and harp! I will wake with the early dawn.
Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise thee, O Lord! among the nations; I will sing to thee among the kingdoms!
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 For thy mercy reacheth to the heavens, And thy truth to the clouds!
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Exalt thyself, O God! above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth!
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
