Psalms 57
1 For the chief musician; set to Al Tashheth. A psalm of David. A michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for I take refuge in you until these troubles are over. I stay under your wings for protection until this destruction is over.
For the leader. Al tashheth. A michtam of David, when he fled from Saul into a cave. Be gracious, O God, be gracious to me, for in you I take shelter. In your sheltering wings I take refuge, till ruin be over past.
2 I will cry to God Most High, to God, who does all things for me.
I cry to the Most High God, to the God who accomplishes for me.
3 He will send help from heaven and save me, he is angry with those who crush me. (Selah) God will send me his loving kindness and his faithfulness.
He will send me his succour from heaven, he will thrust away those who would trample me. (Selah)
4 My life is among lions; I am among those who are ready to devour me. I am among people whose teeth are spears and arrows, and whose tongues are sharp swords.
In the midst of lions I lie, who devour human prey. Their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue is a sharpened sword.
5 Be exalted, God, above the heavens; let your glory be above all the earth.
Be exalted, God, o’er the heavens, and your glory o’er all the earth.
6 They spread out a net for my feet; I was distressed. They dug a pit in front of me. They themselves have fallen into the middle of it! (Selah)
They set a net for my feet, but in it was their own foot caught. Before me they dug a pit, but they fell into it themselves. (Selah)
7 My heart is fixed, God, my heart is fixed; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I would sing, I would make music;
8 Wake up, my honored heart; wake up, lute and harp; I will wake up the dawn.
awake, my soul. Awake, harp and lyre; I would wake the dawn.
9 I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.
I would praise you among the peoples, O Lord, and make music among the nations to you;
10 For great is your unfailing love, reaching to the heavens; and your faithfulness to the clouds.
for great to heaven is your love, and your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Be exalted, God, above the heavens; may your glory be exalted over all the earth.
Be exalted, God, o’er the heavens, and your glory o’er all the earth.
