Psalm Chapter 57 Back NextPsalm 57 For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by
David, when he fled from Saul, in the
cave.
{57:1} 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.
{57:2} I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
{57:3} 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.
{57:4} 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.
{57:5} Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the
earth!
{57:6} 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.
{57:7} My
heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
{57:8} Wake up, my glory! Wake up, psaltery and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
{57:9} I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
{57:10} For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
{57:11} Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
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