Psalms 57
1 For the Leader; Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David; Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me, For in Thee hath my soul taken refuge; Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I take refuge, Until calamities be overpast.
2 I will cry unto God Most high; Unto God that accomplisheth it for me.
3 He will send from heaven, and save me, When he that would swallow me up taunteth, Selah God shall send forth His mercy and His truth.
4 My soul is among lions, I do lie down among them that are aflame; Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Thy glory be above all the earth.
6 They have prepared a net for my steps, My soul is bowed down; They have digged a pit before me, They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves. Selah
7 My heart is stedfast, O God, my heart is stedfast; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises.
8 Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp; I will awake the dawn.
9 I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises unto Thee among the nations.
10 For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens, And Thy truth unto the skies.
11 Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Thy glory be above all the earth.