Psalms 57

For the leader; al tashḥeth. Of David. A michtam; when he fled from Saul into a cave.

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for I seek refuge in You, I seek refuge in the shadow of Your wings, until danger passes.

I call to God Most High, to God who is good to me,

who will reach down from heaven and deliver me— sending down steadfast love; my persecutor reviles. Selah.

As for me, I lie down among lions who devour humans— whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongue is a sharp sword.

Exalt Yourself over the heavens, O God, let Your glory be over all the earth!

They prepared a net for my feet to ensnare me; they dug a pit for me, but they fell into it. Selah.

My heart is firm, O God; my heart is firm; I will sing, I will chant a hymn.

Awake, O my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will wake the dawn.

I will praise You among the peoples, O my Sovereign; I will sing a hymn to You among the nations—

for Your faithfulness is as high as heaven; Your steadfastness reaches to the sky.

Exalt Yourself over the heavens, O God, let Your glory be over all the earth!