Psalm 57
New American Standard Bible 2020
Chapter overview
Psalm 57 seeks shelter beneath wings while danger passes and pursuers prepare traps. A steadfast heart awakens harp, lyre, and dawn itself, expanding private cave prayer into praise among nations.
RefugeSteadfast heartPraiseMercy
1Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by.
2I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me.
3He will send from heaven and save me; He rebukes the one who tramples upon me. Selah God will send His favor and His truth.
4¶My soul is among lions; I must lie among those who devour, Among sons of mankind whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue is a sharp sword.
5Be exalted above the heavens, God; May Your glory be above all the earth.
6They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They dug a pit before me; They themselves have fallen into the midst of it. Selah
7¶My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!
8Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9I will praise You, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.
10For Your goodness is great to the heavens And Your truth to the clouds.
11Be exalted above the heavens, God; May Your glory be above all the earth.
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