Psalm 57 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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.

² I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.

³ He will send from heaven and save me; he will put to shame those who trample on me. Selah God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness.

⁴ I lie down among lions that greedily devour human prey; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords.

⁵ Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.

⁶ They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. 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 melody.

⁸ Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn.

⁹ I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.

¹⁰ For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds.

¹¹ Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.