| 57.1 |
Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed. |
| 57.2 |
I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me. |
| 57.3 |
He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth. |
| 57.4 |
My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. |
| 57.5 |
Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth! |
| 57.6 |
They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into its midst themselves. Selah. |
| 57.7 |
My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises. |
| 57.8 |
Wake up, my glory! Wake up, psaltery and harp! I will wake up the dawn. |
| 57.9 |
I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations. |
| 57.10 |
For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies. |
| 57.11 |
Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. |
