Psalms, chapter 57

(For the music leader. To the tune “Don't Destroy.”Psalm 57 Don't Destroy: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text. A special psalm by David when he was in the cave 57 Title David when he was in the cave: This refers to another example of the jealous King Saul trying to find David (see 1 Sam 22.1,2; 24.1-22). See also the notes at 52 Title and 54 Title. while running from Saul.)

Praise and Trust in Times of Trouble

od Most High, have pity on me! Have mercy.

I run to you for safety.

In the shadow of your wings,

I seek protection till danger dies down.

2I pray to you, my protector.

3You will send help from heaven and save me,

but you will bring trouble on my attackers.

You are faithful, and you can be trusted.

4My enemies are fierce, much worse than lions!

They have spears and arrows instead of teeth,

and they have sharp swords instead of tongues.

5May you, my God, be honored above the heavens;

may your glory be seen everywhere on earth.

6Enemies set traps for my feet and struck me down.

They dug a pit in my path, but fell in it themselves.

7I am faithful to you, and you can trust me.

I will sing and play music for you, my God.

8I feel wide awake! I will wake up my harp

and wake up the sun.

9I will praise you, Lord, for everyone to hear,

and I will sing hymns to you in every nation.

10Your love reaches higher than the heavens;

your loyalty extends beyond the clouds.

11May you, my God, be honored above the heavens;

may your glory be seen everywhere on earth.