Read Psalms 57

World English Bible · 11 verses

1. ¹ For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves. Selah.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. ⁹ I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org