Psalmorum 57
1 Psalmus, in finem, ne corrumpas, David in tituli inscriptionem, cum fugeret a facie Saul in speluncam. Miserere mei Deus, miserere mei: quoniam in te confidit anima mea. Et in umbra alarum tuarum sperabo, donec transeat iniquitas.
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 Clamabo ad Deum altissimum: Deum qui benefecit mihi.
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 Misit de caelo, et liberavit me: dedit in opprobrium conculcantes me. Misit Deus misericordiam suam, et veritatem suam,
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 et eripuit animam meam de medio catulorum leonum: dormivi conturbatus. Filii hominum dentes eorum arma et sagittae: et lingua eorum gladius acutus.
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 Exaltare super caelos Deus: et in omnem terram gloria tua.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
6 Laqueum paraverunt pedibus meis: et incurvaverunt animam meam. Foderunt ante faciem meam foveam: et inciderunt in eam.
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 Paratum cor meum Deus, paratum cor meum: cantabo, et psalmum dicam.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8 Exurge gloria mea, exurge psalterium et cithara: exurgam diluculo.
Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 Confitebor tibi in populis Domine: et psalmum dicam tibi in gentibus:
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 Quoniam magnificata est usque ad caelos misericordia tua, et usque ad nubes veritas tua.
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Exaltare super caelos Deus: et super omnem terram gloria tua.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
