Psalms, Chapter 57

1. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until [these] calamities be overpast.    2. I will cry unto God Most High, Unto God that performeth [all things] for me.    3. He will send from heaven, and save me, [When] he that would swallow me up reproacheth; [Selah] God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.    4. My soul is among lions; I lie among them that are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.    5. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [Let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.    6. They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down: They have digged a pit before me; They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves. [Selah]    7. My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises.    8. Awake up, my glory; Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early.    9. I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.    10. For thy lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the skies.    11. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [Let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.