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 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.
2 I will cry unto God Most High, Unto GOD, who accomplisheth on my behalf:
I cry out for help to God Most High, to God who vindicates 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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Be exalted Above the Heavens, O God, Above all the earth, thy glory!
God, your greatness is above the highest heavens; and your glory covers the whole 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 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)
7 Fixed is my heart, O God, Fixed is my heart, I will sing, and touch the strings.
I have confidence in you, God, I have confidence in you. I will sing songs of praise to you.
8 Awake, mine honour, Awake, harp and lyre, I will awaken the dawn;
I say to myself, “Wake up!” Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up 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 thank you among the peoples, Lord; I will sing your praises among the nations.
10 For, great, unto the heavens, is thy lovingkindness, And, unto the skies, thy faithfulness.
Your faithful love reaches to the heavens; your trustworthiness to the clouds.
11 Be exalted Above the heavens, O God, Above all the earth, thy glory!
God, your greatness is above the highest heavens; and your glory covers the whole earth!
