The Psalms (WEB)

Psalm 57

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.

 ^57:1Be 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.

 ^57:2I cry out to God Most High,

 To God who accomplishes my requests for me.

 ^57:3He will send from heaven, and save me,
      He rebukes the one who is pursuing me.

 Selah.

 God will send out his lovingkindness and his truth.

 ^57:4My 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.

 ^57:5Be exalted, God, above the heavens!
      Let your glory be above all the earth!

  ^57:6They have prepared a net for my steps.
      My soul is bowed down.

 They dig a pit before me.
      They fall into the midst of it themselves.

 Selah.

 ^57:7My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast.
      I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.

 ^57:8Wake up, my glory! Wake up, psaltery and harp!
      I will wake up the dawn.

 ^57:9I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples.
      I will sing praises to you among the nations.

 ^57:10For your great lovingkindness reaches to the heavens,
      And your truth to the skies.

 ^57:11Be exalted, God, above the heavens.
      Let your glory be over all the earth.

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