Psalm 57:1-2
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Psalm 57
Praise and Assurance under Persecution
To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.
1 Be merciful to me, O God; be merciful to me,
for in you my soul takes refuge;
in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
until the destroying storms pass by.(A)
2 I cry to God Most High,
to God who fulfills his purpose for me.(B)
Psalm 57:8-9
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8 Awake, my soul!
Awake, O harp and lyre!
I will awake the dawn.(A)
9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to you among the nations.(B)
Psalm 57:10-11
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10 For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens;
your faithfulness extends to the clouds.(A)
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens.
Let your glory be over all the earth.(B)
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