Psalm 57 (NASB2020)

Psalm 57

Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors.

For the music director; set to 57:0 Lit Do Not DestroyAl-tashheth. A 57:0 Possibly, Epigrammatic Poem; or Atonement PsalmMikhtam of David, 57:0 1 Sam 22:1; 24:3when he fled from Saul in the cave.

1Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me,

For my soul takes refuge in You;

And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge

Until destruction passes by.

2I will cry to God Most High,

To God who accomplishes all things for me.

3He will send from heaven and save me;

He rebukes the one who 57:3 Or snaps attramples upon me. Selah

God will send His 57:3 Or faithfulnessfavor and His truth.

4¶My soul is among lions;

I must lie among those who devour,

Among sons of mankind whose teeth are spears and arrows,

And their tongue is a sharp sword.

5Be exalted above the heavens, God;

May Your glory be above all the earth.

6They have prepared a net for my steps;

My soul is bowed down;

They dug a pit before me;

They themselves have fallen into the midst of it. Selah

7¶My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!

8Awake, my glory!

Awake, harp and lyre!

I will awaken the dawn.

9I will praise You, Lord, among the peoples;

I will sing praises to You among the 57:9 Lit peoplesnations.

10For Your goodness is great to the heavens

And Your 57:10 Or faithfulnesstruth to the clouds.

11Be exalted above the heavens, God;

May Your glory be above all the earth.

Understand Psalm 57

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