Psalm 57

To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

1Be 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.footnote afootnote b

2I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things 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.footnote c

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.

5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy 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.

7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.footnote d

8Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.

9I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.

10For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.

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

In You My Soul Takes Refuge

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.

1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy,for in You my soul takes refuge.In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelteruntil the danger has passed. 2I cry out to God Most High,footnote ato God who fulfills His purpose for me. 3He reaches down from heaven and saves me;He rebukes those who trample me.SelahGod sends forthHis loving devotion and His truth. 4My soul is among the lions;I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows,whose tongues are sharp swords.

5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;may Your glory cover all the earth.

6They spread a net for my feet;my soul was despondent.They dug a pit before me,but they themselves have fallen into it!Selah 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast.I will sing and make music. 8Awake, my glory!footnote bAwake, O harp and lyre!I will awaken the dawn.

9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations;I will sing Your praises among the peoples. 10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens,and Your faithfulness to the clouds. 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;may Your glory cover all the earth.