The Book of Psalms
Psalms 57
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “ Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.
In You My Soul Takes Refuge
1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy,for in You my soul takes refuge.In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelteruntil the danger has passed.Miktam is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 16 and 56–60.
I cry out to God Most High,to God who fulfills His purpose for me.Hebrew Elohim-Elyon
He reaches down from heaven and saves me;He rebukes those who trample me.SelahGod sends forthHis loving devotion and His truth.
My soul is among the lions;I lie down with ravenous beasts —with men whose teeth are spears and arrows,whose tongues are sharp swords.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;may Your glory cover all the earth.
They spread a net for my feet;my soul was despondent.They dug a pit before me,but they themselves have fallen into it!Selah
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast.I will sing and make music.
Awake, my glory!Awake, O harp and lyre!I will awaken the dawn.Or Awake, my soul!
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations;I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens,and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;may Your glory cover all the earth.