Psalms 57
1Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, 1 for I take refuge in you until these troubles are over. 1 I stay under your wings for protection until this destruction is over. 1
2I will cry to God Most High, 1 to God, who does all things for me. 1
3He will send help from heaven and save me, 1 he is angry with those who crush me. Selah 1 God will send me his loving kindness and his faithfulness. 1
4My life is among lions; 1 I am among those who are ready to devour me. 1 I am among people whose teeth are spears and arrows, 1 and whose tongues are sharp swords. 1
5Be exalted, God, above the heavens; 1 let your glory be above all the earth. 1
6They spread out a net for my feet; 1 I was distressed. 1 They dug a pit in front of me. 1 They themselves have fallen into the middle of it! Selah 1
7My heart is fixed, God, my heart is fixed; 1 I will sing, yes, I will sing praises. 1
8Wake up, my honored heart; wake up, lute and harp; 1 I will wake up the dawn. 1
9I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples; 1 I will sing praises to you among the nations. 1
10For great is your unfailing love, reaching to the heavens; 1 and your faithfulness to the clouds. 1
11Be exalted, God, above the heavens; 1 may your glory be exalted over all the earth.