<< Psalm 57 >>
New American Standard Bible ©
Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors.

For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

1 Be 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.
2 I will cry to God Most High,
 To God who accomplishes all things for me.
3 He will send from heaven and save me;
 He reproaches him who tramples upon me.
Selah.

 God will send forth His lovingkindness and His truth.
4 My 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.
5 Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
 Let Your glory be above all the earth.
6 They have prepared 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.

7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
 I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!
8 Awake, my glory!
 Awake, harp and lyre!
 I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples;
 I will sing praises to You among the nations.
10 For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens
 And Your truth to the clouds.
11 Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
 Let Your glory be above all the earth.
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