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Psalms 57 (NIV)

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¹ Psalm 57 For the director of music. [To the tune of] "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A When he had fled from Saul into the cave. ¹ Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. ² I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills [his purpose] for me. ³ He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness. ⁴ I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts-- men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. ⁵ Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. ⁶ They spread a net for my feet-- I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path-- but they have fallen into it themselves. ⁷ My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. ⁸ Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. ⁹ I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. ¹⁰ For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. ¹¹ Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.