Psalms 57

Prayer for Rescue from Enemies

For the music director, according to Do Not Destroy.

Of David. A miktam.

When he fled from Saul into the cave.*The Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm; the English verse number is reduced by one

1 Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me,

because in you my soul takes refuge.

In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge

until destruction passes by.

2 I will call to God Most High,

to God who accomplishes things concerning me.

3 He will send from heaven and save me;

he will reproach the one who tramples me. Selah

God will send his loyal love and his faithfulness.

4 My soul is among lions.

I lie down among those who devour—

the children*Or "sons" of humankind whose teeth are spears and arrows

and whose tongues are sharp swords.

5 Be exalted above the heavens, O God.

Let your glory be above all the earth.

6 They have set a net for my steps;

my soul is bowed down.

They have dug a pit before me;

they have fallen into the midst of it. Selah

7 My heart is steadfast, O God;

My heart is steadfast.

I will sing and give praise.

8 Awake, my glory;

Awake, harp and lyre.

I will awake the dawn.*Or "at dawn"

9 I will give you thanks among the peoples, O Lord;

I will give you praise among the nations.

10 Because your loyal love is high to the heavens,

and your faithfulness to the clouds.

11 Be exalted above the heavens, O God.

Let your glory be above all the earth.