Psalm 57

[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 fulfills 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.