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.E,z

3 He reaches down from heaven and saves me,

challenging the one who tramples me.aa

Selah

God sends his faithful love and truth.ab

4 I am surrounded by lions;

I lie down among devouring lions—

people whose teeth are spears and arrows,

whose tongues are sharp swords.ac

5 God, be exalted above the heavens;

let your glory be over the whole earth.ad

6 They prepared a net for my steps;

I was despondent.

They dug a pit ahead of me,

but they fell into it!ae

Selah

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

I will sing; I will sing praises.af

8 Wake up, my soul!

Wake up, harp and lyre!

I will wake up the dawn.ag

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

I will sing praises to you among the nations.a

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

your faithfulness reaches the clouds.b

11 God, be exalted above the heavens;c

let your glory be over the whole earth.d