Psalm 57
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1For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by.1For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by.
2I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me.2I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me.
3He will send from heaven and save me; He reproaches him who tramples upon me. Selah. God will send forth His lovingkindness and His truth.3He will send from heaven and save me; He reproaches him who tramples upon me. Selah. God will send forth His lovingkindness and His truth.
4My soul is among lions; I must lie among those who breathe forth fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows And their tongue a sharp sword.4My soul is among lions; I must lie among those who breathe forth fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows And their tongue a sharp sword.
5Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth.5Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth.
6They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They dug a pit before me; They themselves have fallen into the midst of it. Selah.6They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They dug a pit before me; They themselves have fallen into the midst of it. Selah.
7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!
8Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.8Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.9I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.
10For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens And Your truth to the clouds.10For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens And Your truth to the clouds.
11Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth.11Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth.
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