57:1 For the director of music. To the tune of 'Do Not Destroy.' Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. 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.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 57 , Verse 1 , For the director of music. To the tune of 'Do Not Destroy.' Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. 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.
57:2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 57 , Verse 2 , I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me.
57:3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; Selah God sends his love and his faithfulness.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 57 , Verse 3 , He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; Selah God sends his love and his faithfulness.
57:4 I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts-- men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 57 , Verse 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.
57:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 57 , Verse 5 , Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
57:6 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. Selah
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 57 , Verse 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. Selah
57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 57 , Verse 7 , My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
57:8 Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 57 , Verse 8 , Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
57:9 I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 57 , Verse 9 , I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
57:10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 57 , Verse 10 , For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
57:11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 57 , Verse 11 , Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
