Psalm 57

1To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.WEBFor the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.

2I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.WEBI cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.

3He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.WEBHe will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.

4My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.WEBMy soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.WEBBe exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!

6They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.WEBThey have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves. Selah.

7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.WEBMy heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.

8Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.WEBWake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.

9I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.WEBI will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.

10For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.WEBFor your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.

11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.WEBBe exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.