Psa Psalms, psalm Book of Psalms, psalm 57
In You My Soul Takes Refuge
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam57:1 Miktam is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 16 and 56–60. of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy,
for in You my soul takes refuge.
In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter
until the danger has passed.
I cry out to God Most High,57:2 Hebrew Elohim-Elyon
to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
He reaches down from heaven and saves me;
He rebukes those who trample me.
Selah
God sends forth
His loving devotion and His truth.
My soul is among the lions;
I lie down with ravenous beasts—
with men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
may Your glory cover all the earth.
They spread a net for my feet;
my soul was despondent.
They dug a pit before me,
but they themselves have fallen into it!
Selah
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast.
I will sing and make music.
Awake, my glory!57:8 Or Awake, my soul!
Awake, O harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations;
I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens,
and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
may Your glory cover all the earth.