Psalm 57 (New International Version)

Psalm 57

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

 ¹ Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me,
       for in you my soul takes 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 fulfills {his purpose} for me.

 ³ He sends from heaven and saves me,
       rebuking those who hotly pursue me;
       Selah
       God sends his love and his faithfulness.

 ⁴ I am in the midst of lions;
       I lie 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.
       Selah

 ⁷ My heart is steadfast, O God,
       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, O 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.