Psalms 57
57
PSALM 57
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
To the chief Musician, Al-taschith,
Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.
1Be merciful to me, O God;
thy mercy unto me
Do thou extend; because my soul
doth put her trust in thee:
Yea, in the shadow of thy wings
my refuge I will place,
Until these sad calamities
do wholly overpass.
2My cry I will cause to ascend
unto the Lord most high;
To God, who doth all things for me
perform most perfectly.
3From heav'n he shall send down, and me
from his reproach defend
That would devour me: God his truth
and mercy forth shall send.
4My soul among fierce lions is,
I firebrands live among,
Men's sons, whose teeth are spears and darts,
a sharp sword is their tongue.
5Be thou exalted very high
above the heav'ns, O God;
Let thou thy glory be advanc'd
o'er all the earth abroad.
6My soul's bow'd down; for they a net
have laid, my steps to snare:
Into the pit which they have digg'd
for me, they fallen are.
7My heart is fix'd, my heart is fix'd,
O God; I'll sing and praise.
8My glory wake; wake psalt'ry, harp;
myself I'll early raise.
9I'll praise thee 'mong the people, Lord;
'mong nations sing will I:
10For great to heav'n thy mercy is,
thy truth is to the sky.
11O Lord, exalted be thy name
above the heav'ns to stand:
Do thou thy glory far advance
above both sea and land.
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Psalms 57
57
Be Exalted Over All the Earth
1For the music director, “Do Not Destroy,” a Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.
2Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I take refuge, until destruction passes by.
3I will cry out to El Elyon, to God who accomplishes it for me.
4He will send from heaven and save me. He rebukes the one trampling on me. Selah God is sending His mercy and His truth.
5My soul is in the midst of lions. I lie among those breathing fire— sons of men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongue is a sharp sword.
6Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let Your glory be over all the earth!
7They spread a net for my steps, my soul is bowed down. They have dug a pit before me— they fell into it themselves. Selah
8My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will make music.
9Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
10I will praise You, my Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to You among the nations.
11For Your lovingkindness is great up to the heavens, and Your truth to the skies.
12Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let Your glory be over all the earth!
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