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Psalms 57

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¹ For the choir director: A psalm[80] of David, regarding the time he fled from Saul and went into the cave. To be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!” Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.

² I cry out to God Most High,[81] to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.

³ He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. Interlude My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.

⁴ I am surrounded by fierce lions who greedily devour human prey— whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows, and whose tongues cut like swords.

⁵ Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth.

⁶ My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it. Interlude

⁷ My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!

⁸ Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song.

⁹ I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations.

¹⁰ For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

¹¹ Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.

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1	For the choir director: A psalm[80] of David, regarding the time he fled from Saul and went into the cave. To be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!” Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.
2	I cry out to God Most High,[81] to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.
3	He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. Interlude My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.
4	I am surrounded by fierce lions who greedily devour human prey— whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows, and whose tongues cut like swords.
5	Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth.
6	My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it. Interlude
7	My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!
8	Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song.
9	I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations.
10	For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
11	Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.

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