Psalm 57:1WEB
Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
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For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.
Psalm 57:1WEB
Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
Psalm 57:2WEB
I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
Psalm 57:3WEB
He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.
Psalm 57:4WEB
My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
Psalm 57:5WEB
Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!
Psalm 57:6WEB
They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves. Selah.
Psalm 57:7WEB
My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
Psalm 57:8WEB
Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
Psalm 57:9WEB
I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
Psalm 57:10WEB
For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
Psalm 57:11WEB
Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.