Psalm 57
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1To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be 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.1Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, for in you I have placed my trust. Even in the shadow of your wings will I find my refuge until this calamity passes.
2I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.2I call upon the God Most High; to the God who completes what he began in 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.3He will send help from heaven to deliver me from those who harass and despise me. Interlude God will send his gracious love and truth.
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.4I am surrounded by lions. I lie down with those who burn with fire— that is, with people whose teeth are like spears and arrows— whose tongues are like sharp swords.
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.5Be exalted above the heavens, God! May your glory cover 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.6They have set a snare for my feet, which makes me depressed. They dug a pit in front of me, but they are the ones who fell into it! Interlude
7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.7My heart is committed, God, my heart is committed, so I will sing and play music.
8Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.8Wake up, my soul, wake up, lyre and harp! I will awaken at dawn.
9I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.9I will exalt you among the peoples, Lord. I will play music among the nations.
10For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.10For your gracious love is great, extending even to the heavens, and your truth even to the skies.
11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.11Be exalted above the heavens, God! May your glory cover the earth!
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