Psalms 57
1 To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yes, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until [these] calamities are 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 will cry to God most high; to God that performeth [all things] for me.
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 He shall send from heaven, and save me [from] the reproach of him that would swallow me up. (Selah) God shall 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 soul [is] among lions: [and] I lie [even among] them that are set on fire, [even] the sons of men, whose teeth [are] spears and arrows, and their tongue 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 thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [let] thy glory [be] 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, into the midst of which they have fallen [themselves]. (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 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I [myself] will awake early.
Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: I will sing to thee among the nations.
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 For thy mercy [is] great to the heavens, and thy truth to the clouds.
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: [let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
