Psalms 57
1 To the Chief Musician. "Do not destroy." A precious Psalm, of David. When he fled from the face of Saul into the Cave. Show me favour, O God, Show me favour, For, in thee, hath my soul sought refuge, —And, in the shadow of thy wings, will I seek refuge, Until the storm of ruin pass by.
For the chief musician; set to Al Tashheth. A psalm of David. A michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for I take refuge in you until these troubles are over. I stay under your wings for protection until this destruction is over.
2 I will cry unto God Most High, Unto GOD, who accomplisheth on my behalf:
I will cry to God Most High, to God, who does all things for me.
3 He will send out of heaven, that he may save me, He who is panting for me, hath reproached. (Selah) God will send out his lovingkindness and his faithfulness.
He will send help from heaven and save me, he is angry with those who crush me. (Selah) God will send me his loving kindness and his faithfulness.
4 My soul, is in the midst of lions, I lie down amidst flames, As for the sons of men, Their teeth, are spear and arrows, And, their tongue, is a sharp sword.
My life is among lions; I am among those who are ready to devour me. I am among people whose teeth are spears and arrows, and whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted Above the Heavens, O God, Above all the earth, thy glory!
Be exalted, God, above the heavens; let your glory be above all the earth.
6 A net, did they fix for my steps, My soul was bowed down, —They digged before me a pit, They fell into the midst thereof! (Selah)
They spread out a net for my feet; I was distressed. They dug a pit in front of me. They themselves have fallen into the middle of it! (Selah)
7 Fixed is my heart, O God, Fixed is my heart, I will sing, and touch the strings.
My heart is fixed, God, my heart is fixed; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
8 Awake, mine honour, Awake, harp and lyre, I will awaken the dawn;
Wake up, my honored heart; wake up, lute and harp; I will wake up the dawn.
9 I will thank thee, among the peoples, O My Lord, I will praise thee in song, among the races of men.
I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10 For, great, unto the heavens, is thy lovingkindness, And, unto the skies, thy faithfulness.
For great is your unfailing love, reaching to the heavens; and your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Be exalted Above the heavens, O God, Above all the earth, thy glory!
Be exalted, God, above the heavens; may your glory be exalted over all the earth.
