Psalms 57 : 1 (NET)
*For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me! For in you I have taken shelter. In the shadow of your wings I take shelter until trouble passes.
Psalms 57 : 2 (NET)
I cry out for help to the sovereign God, to the God who vindicates me.
Psalms 57 : 3 (NET)
May he send help from heaven and deliver me from my enemies who hurl insults! (Selah) May God send his loyal love and faithfulness!
Psalms 57 : 4 (NET)
I am surrounded by lions; I lie down among those who want to devour me; men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are a sharp sword.
Psalms 57 : 5 (NET)
Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth!
Psalms 57 : 6 (NET)
They have prepared a net to trap me; I am discouraged. They have dug a pit for me. They will fall into it! (Selah)
Psalms 57 : 7 (NET)
I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you!
Psalms 57 : 8 (NET)
Awake, my soul! Awake, O stringed instrument and harp! I will wake up at dawn!
Psalms 57 : 9 (NET)
I will give you thanks before the nations, O Master! I will sing praises to you before foreigners!
Psalms 57 : 10 (NET)
For your loyal love extends beyond the sky, and your faithfulness reaches the clouds.
Psalms 57 : 11 (NET)
Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth!
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