Psalm 57

Psalm 57 ¹ For the director of music. A miktam of David when he had run away from Saul into the cave. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Have mercy on me, God. Have mercy on me. I go to you for safety. I will find safety in the shadow of your wings. There I will stay until the danger is gone.

² I cry out to God Most High. I cry out to God, and he shows that I am right.

³ He answers from heaven and saves me. He puts to shame those who chase me. He shows his love and that he is faithful.

⁴ Men who are like lions are all around me. I am forced to lie down among people who are like hungry animals. Their teeth are like spears and arrows. Their tongues are like sharp swords.

⁵ God, may you be honored above the heavens. Let your glory be over the whole earth.

⁶ My enemies spread a net to catch me by the feet. I felt helpless. They dug a pit in my path. But they fell into it themselves.

⁷ God, my heart feels secure. My heart feels secure. I will sing and make music to you.

⁸ My spirit, wake up! Harp and lyre, wake up! I want to sing and make music before the sun rises.

⁹ Lord, I will praise you among the nations. I will sing about you among the people of the earth.

¹⁰ Great is your love. It reaches to the heavens. Your truth reaches to the skies. ¹¹ God, may you be honored above the heavens. Let your glory be over the whole earth.