57:1 For 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, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
57:2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me.
57:3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; Selah God sends his love and his faithfulness.
57:4 I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts–men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
57:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
57:6 They 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. Selah
57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
57:8 Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
57:9 I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
57:10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
57:11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
57:1 Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me; / For my soul takes refuge in You; / Indeed in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge, / Until the destruction passes by.
57:2 I call out to God the Most High, / To the God who accomplishes all things for me.
57:3 He sends forth from heaven and saves me; / He reproaches him who would trample me; Selah / God sends forth / His lovingkindness and His faithfulness.
57:4 My soul is among lions; / I lie down among those who blaze forth, the sons of men, / Whose teeth are spears and arrows, / And whose tongue is a sharp sword.
57:5 Be exalted above the heavens, O God; / Let Your glory be above all the earth.
57:6 They have prepared a net for my steps; / My soul is bowed down. / They have dug a pit before me; / They have fallen into it themselves. Selah
57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God; / My heart is steadfast. / I will sing, indeed I will sing psalms.
57:8 Awake, my glory; / Awake, O harp and lyre! / I will awaken the dawn.
57:9 I will give thanks to You among the peoples, O Lord; / I will sing psalms to You among the nations.
57:10 For Your lovingkindness is as great as the heavens; / And Your faithfulness reaches unto the skies.
57:11 Be exalted above the heavens, O God; / Let Your glory be above all the earth.