Psalm 57

Praise for God’s Protection

For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David. When he fled before Saul into the cave. x

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

for I take refuge in you.

I will seek refuge in the shadow of your wings

until danger passes. y

2   I call to God Most High,

to God who fulfills his purpose for me. L,z

3   He reaches down from heaven and saves me,

challenging the one who tramples me. a    Selah

God sends his faithful love and truth. b

4   I am surrounded by lions;

I lie down among devouring lions—

people whose teeth are spears and arrows,

whose tongues are sharp swords. c

5   God, be exalted above the heavens;

let your glory be over the whole earth. d

6   They prepared a net for my steps;

I was despondent.

They dug a pit ahead of me,

but they fell into it! e    Selah

7   My heart is confident, God, my heart is confident.

I will sing; I will sing praises. f

8   Wake up, my soul!

Wake up, harp and lyre!

I will wake up the dawn. g

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

I will sing praises to you among the nations. h

10   For your faithful love is as high as the heavens;

your faithfulness reaches the clouds. i

11   God, be exalted above the heavens; j

let your glory be over the whole earth. k