Psalm 57
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful
: for I come to you for shelter;
And in the shadow of your wings will I take refuge
: until these troubles are over-past.
I will call to God Most High
: to the God who will fulfil his purpose for me.
He will send from heaven and save me
: he will send forth his faithfulness and his loving-kindness,
and rebuke those that would trample me down.
For I lie amidst ravening lions
: men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
and their tongue a sharpened sword.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens
: and let your glory be over all the earth.
They have set a net for my feet, and I am brought low
: they have dug a pit before me, but shall fall into it themselves.
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed
: I will sing and make melody.
Awake my soul, awake lute and harp
: for I will awaken the morning.
I will give you thanks, O Lord, among the peoples
: I will sing your praise among the nations.
For the greatness of your mercy reaches to the heavens
: and your faithfulness to the clouds.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens
: and let your glory be over all the earth.