Psalm 57
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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.1Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, for in you I have placed my trust. Even in the shadow of your wings will I find my refuge until this calamity passes.
2I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.2I call upon the God Most High; to the God who completes what he began in me.
3He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me-- God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.3He will send help from heaven to deliver me from those who harass and despise me. Interlude God will send his gracious love and truth.
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.4I am surrounded by lions. I lie down with those who burn with fire— that is, with people whose teeth are like spears and arrows— whose tongues are like sharp swords.
5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.5Be exalted above the heavens, God! May your glory cover the earth!
6They 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.6They have set a snare for my feet, which makes me depressed. They dug a pit in front of me, but they are the ones who fell into it! Interlude
7My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.7My heart is committed, God, my heart is committed, so I will sing and play music.
8Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.8Wake up, my soul, wake up, lyre and harp! I will awaken at dawn.
9I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.9I will exalt you among the peoples, Lord. I will play music among the nations.
10For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.10For your gracious love is great, extending even to the heavens, and your truth even to the skies.
11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.11Be exalted above the heavens, God! May your glory cover the earth!
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