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Psalms 57

In You My Soul Takes Refuge

(1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 108:1–13; Psalm 142:1–7)

1To the chief musician, "Do not destroy." Of David, a Michtam, when he fled from the face of Saul, in the cave.

2Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, for in You my soul^a takes refuge; and in the shadow of Your wings I take refuge until destruction passes by.
3I call to God Most High^b, to God who accomplishes it for me.
4He will send from heaven and save me; he who pants after me reproaches. Selah. God will send His lovingkindness and His truth.
5My soul is among lions; I lie down among those who blaze, the sons of man^c, whose teeth are spear and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
6Be exalted above the heavens, O God; above all the earth be Your glory.
7A net they prepared for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit before me; they have fallen into its midst. Selah.
8My heart is firm, O God, my heart is firm; I will sing and I will make music.
9Awake, my glory; awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn.
10I will give thanks to You among the peoples, my Lord^d; I will sing praises to You among the nations.
11For Your lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, and Your truth unto the clouds.
12Be exalted above the heavens, O God; above all the earth be Your glory.