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Psalms 57

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1 <<For the Chief Musician. To the tune "Do Not Destroy." A miktam by David, when he fled from Sha'ul, in the cave.>> Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, For my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, Until disaster has passed.
1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to El `Elyon, To God who accomplishes my requests for me.
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.
3 He will send from heaven, and save me, He rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his lovingkindness and his truth.
3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me—God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
4 My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
4 I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts— men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the eretz!
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
6 They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the midst of it themselves. Selah.
6 They spread a net for my feet— I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path— but they have fallen into it themselves.
7 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
8 Wake up, my glory! Wake up, psaltery and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
8 Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
10 For your great lovingkindness reaches to the heavens, And your truth to the skies.
10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11 Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the eretz.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
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