Chapter 57
1 Be merciful to me , God, be merciful to me , for my soul takes refuge in you . Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me .
3 He will send from heaven, and save me , he rebukes the one who is pursuing me . Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.
4 My soul is amongst lions. I lie amongst those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!
6 They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down . They dig a pit before me . They fall into the middle of it themselves . Selah.
7 My heart is steadfast , God. My heart is steadfast . I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
8 Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
9 I will give thanks to you, Lord, amongst the peoples. I will sing praises to you amongst the nations.
10 For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
11 Be exalted, God , above the heavens . Let your glory be over all the earth .