Psalm 57

Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors.

For the music director; set to #57:0 Lit Do Not DestroyAl-tashheth. A #57:0 Possibly, Epigrammatic Poem; or Atonement PsalmMikhtam of David, #57:0 1 Sam 22:1; 24:3when he fled from Saul in the cave.

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

For my soul takes refuge in You;

And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge

Until destruction passes by.

2 I will cry to God Most High,

To God who accomplishes all things for me.

3 He will send from heaven and save me;

He rebukes the one who *57:3 Or snaps attramples upon me. Selah

God will send His *57:3 Or faithfulnessfavor and His truth.

4 My soul is among lions;

I must lie among those who devour,

Among sons of mankind whose teeth are spears and arrows,

And their tongue is a sharp sword.

5 Be exalted above the heavens, God;

May Your glory be above all the earth.

6 They have prepared a net for my steps;

My soul is bowed down;

They dug a pit before me;

They themselves have fallen into the midst of it. Selah

7 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!

8 Awake, my glory!

Awake, harp and lyre!

I will awaken the dawn.

9 I will praise You, Lord, among the peoples;

I will sing praises to You among the *57:9 Lit peoplesnations.

10 For Your goodness is great to the heavens

And Your *57:10 Or faithfulnesstruth to the clouds.

11 Be exalted above the heavens, God;

May Your glory be above all the earth.