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To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth! </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves. Selah. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies. </p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. </p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The World English Bible is a 1997 revision of the American Standard Version of the Holy Bible, first published in 1901. It is in the Public Domain. Please feel free to copy and distribute it freely. Thank you to Michael Paul Johnson for making this work available. 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