Psa Psalms, psalm Book of Psalms, psalm 57
For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.1Sa 22:1
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.Psa 51:1
I cry out to God Most High,
to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
He will send from heaven, and save me,
he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah.
God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.Psa 56:2
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.Psa 55:21
Be exalted, God, above the heavens!
Let your glory be above all the earth!Psa 108:5
They have prepared a net for my steps.
My soul is bowed down.
They dig a pit before me.
They fall into the middle of it themselves. Selah.Psa 7:15; Pro 26:27; Ecc 10:8
My heart is steadfast, God.
My heart is steadfast.
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.Psa 108:1
Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp!
I will wake up the dawn.Psa 108:2
I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples.
I will sing praises to you among the nations.Psa 108:3
For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens,
and your truth to the skies.Psa 36:5
Be exalted, God, above the heavens.
Let your glory be over all the earth.Psa 57:5