Psalm 57
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1Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.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.
2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3He will send from heaven and save me; he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
4My soul is in the midst of lions; I lie down amid fiery beasts— the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.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.
5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
6They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my way, but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah6They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah
7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody!7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn!8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
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Psalm 56
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