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 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 will cry unto God Most High, Unto GOD, who accomplisheth on my behalf:
I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests 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 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 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 lions. I lie among 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 Above the Heavens, O God, Above all the earth, thy glory!
Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be above 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 have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into its midst themselves. (Selah)
7 Fixed is my heart, O God, Fixed is my heart, I will sing, and touch the strings.
My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
8 Awake, mine honour, Awake, harp and lyre, I will awaken the dawn;
Wake up, my glory. Wake up, psaltery and harp. 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 give thanks to you, LORD, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10 For, great, unto the heavens, is thy lovingkindness, And, unto the skies, thy faithfulness.
For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
11 Be exalted Above the heavens, O God, Above all the earth, thy glory!
Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
