Psalm 57

 

For the director of music.  To the tune of “Do Not Destroy”.  Of David.  A miktam.[a]  When he had fled from Saul into the cave.

 

 

1                    Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge.  I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.

 

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

 

3                    He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me;

Selah

            God sends His love and His faithfulness.

 

4                    I am in the midst of lions; I lay among ravenous beasts—men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

 

5                    Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

 

6                    They spread a net for my feet—I was bowed down in distress.  They dug a pit in my path—but they have fallen into it themselves.

Selah

 

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

 

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

 

9                    I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.

 

10               For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

 

11               Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.