Psalm 57

(A psalm composed by David when he fled from Saul and hid in a cave)

Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy,
For in you my soul takes refuge; indeed,
I find shelter in the shadow of your wings
Until the present danger passes by.

I call out to God, the most exalted,
The god who achieves his purpose for me.
He sends help from Heaven and rescues me,
Putting to shame those who tread upon me.

God sends forth his steadfast love and faithfulness.

I am surrounded by lions;
I lie down among those who are on fire.
Although they are the sons of men,
Their teeth are like spears and and arrows,
And their tongues are like sharp swords.

Be exalted, O God, higher than the heavens
And let your glory spread over the entire earth.

They have a rigged a snare for my feet.
(In distress I am discouraged).
They have dug a pit to trap me,
But they have fallen into it.

My mind is resolved, O God, my mind is resolved,
And so I will sing and make music to praise you.
Awaken, my soul!  Awaken, O harp and lyre!
I will awake the dawn!

I will exalt you, O Master, to all the peoples
And sing your praises to every foreign nation,
For your devoted love, it reaches to the skies,
And your faithfulness extends to the very clouds.

Be exalted, O God, higher than the heavens,
And let your glory spread over the entire earth.