Psalm 57, NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION
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1

Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying storms pass by.
 

2

I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfils his purpose for me.

3

He will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample on me.  (Selah)  God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness.
 

4

I lie down among lions that greedily devour human prey; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords.
 

5

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens.  Let your glory be over all the earth.
 

6

They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down.  They dug a pit in my path, but they have fallen into it themselves.  (Selah)
 

7

My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast.  I will sing and make melody.
 

8

Awake, my soul!  Awake, O harp and lyre!  I will awake the dawn.

9

I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.
 

10

For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds.
 

11

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens.  Let your glory be over all the earth.