Psalm 57

Praise for God’s Protection

For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” a A Davidic * Miktam. When he fled before Saul into the cave. b

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. c

2 I call to God * Most High,

to God who fulfills His purpose for me. d e

3 He reaches down from heaven and saves me,

challenging the one who tramples me. f * Selah

God sends His faithful love and truth. g

4 I am surrounded by lions;

I lie down with those who devour * men.

Their teeth are spears and arrows;

their tongues are sharp swords. h

5 God, be exalted above the heavens;

let Your glory be over the whole earth. i

6 They prepared a net for my steps;

I was despondent.

They dug a pit ahead of me,

but they fell into it! j Selah

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

I will sing; I will sing praises. k

8 Wake up, my soul! l

Wake up, harp and lyre!

I will wake up the dawn. m

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

I will sing praises to You among the nations. n

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

Your faithfulness reaches the clouds. o

11 God, be exalted above the heavens; p

let Your glory be over the whole earth. q