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.1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.
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 will fulfill 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 will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. Interlude My God will send forth his unfailing love and 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 surrounded by fierce lions who greedily devour human prey— whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows, and whose tongues cut like swords.
5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!5Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine 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. Selah6My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it. Interlude
7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody!7My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!
8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn!8Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song.
9I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.9I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations.
10For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.10For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!11Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.
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Psalm 56
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