Psalms 56
Psalms 57
To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.
Psalms 57:1. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
Psalms 57:2. I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
Psalms 57:3. He shall send from heaven, and save from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
Psalms 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.
Psalms 57:5. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
Psalms 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 whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
Psalms 57:7. My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
Psalms 57:8. Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
Psalms 57:9. I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
Psalms 57:10. For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
Psalms 57:11. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
Psalms 58