Psalm 57

New International Version

Psalm 57[a] For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam.[b] When he had fled from Saul into the cave.

1   Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,
    for in you I take refuge.
    I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
    until the disaster has passed.

2   I cry out to God Most High,
    to God, who vindicates me.
3   He sends from heaven and saves me,
    rebuking those who hotly pursue me - [c]
    God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.

4   I am in the midst of lions;
    I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts - 
    men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
    whose tongues are sharp swords.

5   Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
    let your glory be over all the earth.

6   They spread a net for my feet - 
    I was bowed down in distress.
    They dug a pit in my path - 
    but they have fallen into it themselves.

7   My heart, O God, is steadfast,
    my heart is steadfast;
    I will sing and make music.
8   Awake, my soul!
    Awake, harp and lyre!
    I will awaken the dawn.

9   I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
    I will sing of you among the peoples.
10  For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;
    your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

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

Footnotes

Psalm 57:1 In Hebrew texts 57:1-11 is numbered 57:2-12.
Psalm 57:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
Psalm 57:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.