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To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">a</a></span> of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. <p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="#"><b>1</b></a></span> Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, <p class="indent2"> for in You my soul takes refuge. <p class="indent1"> In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter <p class="indent2"> until the danger has passed. <A name="3"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>I cry out to God Most High,<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> <p class="indent2"> to God who fulfills His purpose for me. <A name="4"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>He reaches down from heaven and saves me; <p class="indent2"> He rebukes those who trample me. <p class="selah"> Selah <p class="indent1"> God sends forth <p class="indent2"> His loving devotion and His truth. <A name="5"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>My soul is among the lions; <p class="indent2"> I lie down with ravenous beasts—<p class="indent1"> with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, <p class="indent2"> whose tongues are sharp swords. <A name="6"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; <p class="indent2"> may Your glory cover all the earth. <A name="7"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>They spread a net for my feet; <p class="indent2"> my soul was despondent. <p class="indent1"> They dug a pit before me, <p class="indent2"> but they themselves have fallen into it! <p class="selah"> Selah <A name="8"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. <p class="indent2"> I will sing and make music. <A name="9"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Awake, my glory!<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">c</a></span> <p class="indent2"> Awake, O harp and lyre! <p class="indent2"> I will awaken the dawn. <A name="10"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; <p class="indent2"> I will sing Your praises among the peoples. <A name="11"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, <p class="indent2"> and Your faithfulness to the clouds. <A name=""></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/57-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; <p class="indent2"> may Your glory cover all the earth.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">1</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> <i>Miktam</i> is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 16 and 56–60.<br><span class="fnverse">2</span> <span class="footnotesbot">b</span> Hebrew <i>Elohim-Elyon</i><br><span class="fnverse">8</span> <span class="footnotesbot">c</span> Or <i>Awake, my soul!</i><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Standard Bible (BSB)</a> printed 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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