Psalms 57

A Prayer for God’s Mercy

1 Show me grace, God, show me grace, because my soul runs to You for safety; And I run to the shadow of Your wings Until the destruction is gone.

2 I will cry out to God Most High, To God who does it all for me.

3 He will send from heaven and save me; He will diss the one who is chasing me. God will send His grace and His truth.

A Cry Against Enemies

4 My soul is in the middle of lions; I am laying with those who breathe fire, With the sons of humans whose teeth are spears and arrows, Whose tongue is a sharp sword.

5 Be lifted high over the heavens, God; Let Your glory be over the whole earth.

6 They set a net for my steps; My soul is bent down. They dug a pit in front of me; They fell into it.

A Hymn of Praise

7 My heart is set, God, my heart is set; I will sing and make music.

8 Wake up, my soul! Wake up, harp and guitar! I will wake up the morning.

9 I will thank You among the people, Lord; I will sing praises to You among the nations.

10 Because Your grace is big-time to the heavens, And Your truth to the clouds.

11 Be lifted high over the heavens, God; Let Your glory be over the whole earth.