Psalm 57 - Modern English Version

For the Music Director. To the melody of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David 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 will I take refuge, until these calamities pass by.

² I will cry out to God Most High, to God who performs all things for me.

³ He will send from heaven and save me; He will reproach him who tramples on me.   Selah God will send forth His mercy and His truth.

⁴ My soul is among lions; I lie among the sons of men who are set on fire, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

⁵ Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be above all the earth.

⁶ They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down; they have dug a pit before me, but they have fallen into it themselves.   Selah

⁷ My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.

⁸ Awake, my glory! Awake, psaltery and harp! I will awaken the dawn.

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

¹⁰ For Your mercy is great unto the heavens, and Your truth unto the clouds.

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