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.⋮

2 I will cry to God Most High, to God, who does all things 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.⋮

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.⋮

5 Be exalted, God, above the heavens; let your glory be above 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⋮

7 My heart is fixed, God, my heart is fixed; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.⋮

8 Wake up, my honored heart; wake up, lute and harp; I will wake up the dawn.⋮

9 I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.⋮

10 For great is your unfailing love, reaching to the heavens; and your faithfulness to the clouds.⋮

11 Be exalted, God, above the heavens; may your glory be exalted over all the earth.⋮