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 director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster 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 vindicates 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 sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me-- God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
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.4I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts-- 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; let your glory be over 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-- I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path-- but they have fallen into it themselves.
7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody!7My heart, O God, is steadfast, 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 soul! Awake, 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, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
10For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.10For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
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