Psalms 57
1 For the leader. Al tashheth. A michtam of David, when he fled from Saul into a cave. Be gracious, O God, be gracious to me, for in you I take shelter. In your sheltering wings I take refuge, till ruin be over past.
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
2 I cry to the Most High God, to the God who accomplishes for me.
I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
3 He will send me his succour from heaven, he will thrust away those who would trample me. (Selah)
He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. (Selah) God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.
4 In the midst of lions I lie, who devour human prey. Their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue is a sharpened sword.
My soul is amongst lions. I lie amongst those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted, God, o’er the heavens, and your glory o’er all the earth.
Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!
6 They set a net for my feet, but in it was their own foot caught. Before me they dug a pit, but they fell into it themselves. (Selah)
They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves. (Selah)
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I would sing, I would make music;
My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
8 awake, my soul. Awake, harp and lyre; I would wake the dawn.
Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
9 I would praise you among the peoples, O Lord, and make music among the nations to you;
I will give thanks to you, Lord, amongst the peoples. I will sing praises to you amongst the nations.
10 for great to heaven is your love, and your faithfulness to the clouds.
For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
11 Be exalted, God, o’er the heavens, and your glory o’er all the earth.
Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
