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Psalm 57

1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
1Be 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.
2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
2I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
3He 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.
4My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
4My 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.
5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
5Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!
6They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah
6They 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.
7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
7My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
8Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
9I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
10For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
11Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.