[1] To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David,
when he fled from Saul, in the cave. [2] Be merdiful to me, O God, be
merciful to me, for in thee my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of thy
wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. [3] I cry
to God Most High, to God who fulfils his purpose for me. [4] He will send
from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample upon me.
[Selah] God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness! [5] I
lie in the midst of lions that greedily devour the sons of men; their teeth
are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords. [6] Be exalted, O God,
above the heavens! Let thy glory be over all the earth! [7] They set a net
for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my way, but they
have fallen into it themselves. [Selah] [8] My heart is steadfast, O God,
my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! [9] Awake, my soul!
Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn! [10] I will give thanks to
thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to thee among the
nations. [11] For thy steadfast love is great to the heavens, thy
faithfulness to the clouds. [ (Psalms 57:12) Be exalted, O God, above the
heavens! Let thy glory be over all the earth! ]
