Psalms 57
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Psalm 57
For the choir director; al tashcheth; #57:0 Unknown musical term. a miktam by David when he fled from Saul into the cave.
1Have pity on me, O God. Have pity on me,
because my soul takes refuge in you.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
until destructive storms pass by.
2I call to God Most High,
to the God who does everything for me.
3He sends his help from heaven and saves me.
He disgraces the one who is harassing me. Selah
God sends his mercy and his truth!
4My soul is surrounded by lions.
I must lie down with man-eating lions.
Their teeth are spears and arrows.
Their tongues are sharp swords.
5May you be honored above the heavens, O God.
Let your glory extend over the whole earth.
6 ⌞My enemies⌟ spread out a net to catch me.
(My soul is bowed down.)
They dug a pit to trap me,
but then they fell into it. Selah
7My heart is confident, O God.
My heart is confident.
I want to sing and make music.#57:7 Verses 7–11 are virtually identical in wording to Psalm 108:1–5.
8Wake up, my soul! #57:8 Or “my glory.”
Wake up, harp and lyre!
I want to wake up at dawn.
9I want to give thanks to you among the people, O Lord.
I want to make music to praise you among the nations
10because your mercy is as high as the heavens.
Your truth reaches the skies.
11May you be honored above the heavens, O God.
Let your glory extend over the whole earth.
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Psalms 57
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PSALM 57
Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors.
For the choir director; set to #Lit Do Not DestroyAl-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.
1Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me,
For my soul takes refuge in You;
And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge
Until destruction passes by.
2I will cry to God Most High,
To God who accomplishes all things for me.
3He will send from heaven and save me;
He reproaches him who tramples upon me. Selah.
God will send forth His lovingkindness and His truth.
4My soul is among lions;
I must lie among those who breathe forth fire,
Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows
And their tongue a sharp sword.
5Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
Let Your glory be above all the earth.
6They have #Or spreadprepared a net for my steps;
My soul is bowed down;
They dug a pit before me;
They themselves have fallen into the midst of it. Selah.
7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!
8Awake, my glory!
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.
10For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens
And Your truth to the clouds.
11Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
Let Your glory be above all the earth.
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