Psalm 57

1Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me, for my soul takes refuge in you; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until calamities pass.

2I call to God Most High, to God who accomplishes for me.

3He will send from heaven and rescue me, rebuking my devourer. Selah. God will send his mercy and his faithfulness.

4My soul is among lions; I lie among flaming sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

5Be exalted above the heavens, God; your glory above all the earth.

6They prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed low. They dug a pit before me; into its midst they fell. Selah.

7My heart stands firm, God, my heart stands firm; I will sing and sing praises.

8Awake, my glory! Awake, lyre and harp! I will awaken the dawn.

9I will praise you among the peoples, Lord; I will sing praises to you among the nations.

10For great is your lovingkindness to the heavens, and your faithfulness to the skies.

11Be exalted above the heavens, God; your glory above all the earth.