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 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 to God most high; to God that performeth [all things] for me.
I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests 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 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] 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 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 thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.
Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above 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 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 fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
8 Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I [myself] will awake early.
Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
9 I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: I will sing to thee among the nations.
I will give thanks to you, Lord, amongst the peoples. I will sing praises to you amongst the nations.
10 For thy mercy [is] great to the heavens, and thy truth to the clouds.
For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: [let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.
Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
