1 PSALM 57 Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors. To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] “Do Not Destroy.” A Mikhtam of David. [A record of memorable thoughts of David] when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious to me, O God, be graciousandmerciful to me,For my soul finds shelterandsafety in You,And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refugeandbe confidently secureUntil destruction passes by.
2 I will cry to God Most High,Who accomplishesall thingson my behalf [for He completes my purpose in His plan].
3 He will send from heaven and save me;He calls to account him who tramples me down. Selah.God will send out His lovingkindness and His truth.
4 My life is among lions;I must lie among those who breathe out fire—The sons of men whose teeth are spears and arrows,And their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted above the heavens, O God;Let Your gloryandmajesty be over all the earth.
6 TheyOr spread.set a net for my steps;My very life was bowed down.They dug a pit before me;Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah.
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfastandconfident!I will sing, yes, I will sing praises [to You]!
8 Awake, my glory!Awake, harp and lyre!I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praiseandgive thanks to You, O Lord, among the people;I will sing praises to You among the nations.
10 For Your faithfulnessandlovingkindness are great, reaching to the heavens,And Your truth to the clouds.
11 Be exalted above the heavens, O God;Let Your gloryandmajesty be over all the earth.