Psalms 57

Berean Standard Bible

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Seeking refuge in God from impending danger, the psalmist cries out to God Most High, confident that He will send help from heaven. Surrounded by hostile men whose words and actions are weaponized like beasts and spears, the speaker notes that these pursuers have fallen into the very nets and pits they prepared. In response to this deliverance, the psalmist's heart remains steadfast, prompting songs of musical praise played on the harp and lyre to awaken the dawn. The text concludes with a declaration to praise the Lord among the nations, celebrating His great loving devotion and faithfulness that reach the heavens, while praying for His glory to cover all the earth.

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¹Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. ²I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. ³He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. ⁴My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts— with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. ⁵Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. ⁶They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah ⁷My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. ⁸Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. ⁹I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples. ¹⁰For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. ¹¹Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

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