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57:1 To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merdiful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in thee my soul takes refuge;in the shadow of thy wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. 57:2 I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfils his purpose for me. 57:3 He will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample upon me. [Selah] God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness! 57:4 I lie in the midst of lions that greedily devour the sons of men;their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords. 57:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let thy glory be over all the earth! 57:6 They set a net for my steps;my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my way, but they have fallen into it themselves. [Selah] 57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! 57:8 Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! 57:9 I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, among the peoples;I will sing praises to thee among the nations. 57:10 For thy steadfast love is great to the heavens, thy faithfulness to the clouds. 57:11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let thy glory be over all the earth! 57:12