Psalms 57
1 To the Chief Musician. "Do not destroy." A precious Psalm, of David. When he fled from the face of Saul into the Cave. Show me favour, O God, Show me favour, For, in thee, hath my soul sought refuge, —And, in the shadow of thy wings, will I seek refuge, Until the storm of ruin pass by.
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 cry unto God Most High, Unto GOD, who accomplisheth on my behalf:
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 He will send out of heaven, that he may save me, He who is panting for me, hath reproached. (Selah) God will send out his lovingkindness and his faithfulness.
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 amidst flames, As for the sons of men, Their teeth, are spear and arrows, And, their 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 Be exalted Above the Heavens, O God, Above all the earth, thy glory!
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
6 A net, did they fix for my steps, My soul was bowed down, —They digged before me a pit, They fell 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 Fixed is my heart, O God, Fixed is my heart, I will sing, and touch the strings.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, mine honour, Awake, harp and lyre, I will awaken the dawn;
Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will thank thee, among the peoples, O My Lord, I will praise thee in song, among the races of men.
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 For, great, unto the heavens, is thy lovingkindness, And, unto the skies, thy faithfulness.
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Be exalted Above the heavens, O God, Above all the earth, thy glory!
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
