Psalm 57
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Berean Study BibleNew American Standard Bible 1995
1For 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.1For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by.
2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.2I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me.
3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.3He will send from heaven and save me; He reproaches him who tramples upon me. Selah. God will send forth His lovingkindness and His truth.
4My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.4My soul is among lions; I must lie among those who breathe forth fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows And their tongue a sharp sword.
5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.5Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth.
6They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah6They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They dug a pit before me; They themselves have fallen into the midst of it. Selah.
7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!
8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.8Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.9I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.
10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.10For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens And Your truth to the clouds.
11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.11Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth.
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