Read Psalms chapter 57 (New American Standard Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. In this chapter: Psalm 57, Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors., For the music director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave..
1 Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by.
2 I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me.
3 He will send from heaven and save me; He rebukes the one who tramples upon me. Selah God will send His favor and His truth.
4 My soul is among lions; I must lie among those who devour, Among sons of mankind whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue is a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted above the heavens, God; May Your glory be above all the earth.
6 They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They dug a pit before me; They themselves have fallen into the midst of it. Selah
7 My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!
8 Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise You, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.
10 For Your goodness is great to the heavens And Your truth to the clouds.
11 Be exalted above the heavens, God; May Your glory be above all the earth.