Psalms 57

1 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 cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

3 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 the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

6 They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah

7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.

8 Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.

9 I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.

10 For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.

11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

1 ¶ To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until [these] calamities be overpast.

2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth [all things] 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.

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.

5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [let] thy 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 whereof they are fallen [themselves]. Selah.

7 ¶ My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.

8 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I [myself] will awake early.

9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.

10 For thy mercy [is] great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.

11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: [let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.

1 A precious jewel of David, to sing before him, that he perish not, when he fled from Saul into the cave.

2 Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy upon me. For my soul trusteth in thee, and under the shadow of thy wings I have refuge, until the calamity pass.

3 I cry to GOD, the Most High, to GOD who makes an end of my miseries.

4 He sendeth from heaven, and saveth me from the reproach of my sinking. Sela. God sends His goodness and faithfulness.

5 I lie with my soul among the lions. The children of men are flames; their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongues sharp swords.

6 Exalt yourself, O God, above the heavens, and your glory above all the earth!

7 They set nets for my way, and press down my soul: they dig a pit before me, and fall therein themselves. Sela.

8 My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready, that I may sing and praise.

9 Awake, my glory, awake, psaltery and harp! Early I will awake.

10 O LORD, I will give thee thanks among the nations, I will sing praise unto thee among the people.

11 For thy lovingkindness is as far as the heavens, and thy truth as far as the clouds go.

12 Exalt yourself, O God, above the heavens, and your glory above all the earth!