Psalms 57

Webster(i) 1 + 2 (57:1)To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yes, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities are overpast. 3 (57:2)I will cry to God most high; to God that performeth all things for me. 4 (57:3)He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. 5 (57:4)My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. 6 (57:5)Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. 7 (57:6)They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst of which they have fallen themselves. Selah. 8 (57:7)My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. 9 (57:8)Awake, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. 10 (57:9)I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing to thee among the nations. 11 (57:10)For thy mercy is great to the heavens, and thy truth to the clouds. 12 (57:11)Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.