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Psalms 57
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[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.] Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. Altaschith: or, Destroy not Michtam: or, A golden Psalm
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.
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I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
I cry out to God Most High, To God who accomplishes my requests for me.
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He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. from the...: or, he reproacheth him that
He will send from heaven, and save me, He rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his lovingkindness and his truth.
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My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
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Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!
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They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the midst of it themselves. Selah.
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My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. fixed: or, prepared
My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
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Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
Wake up, my glory! Wake up, psaltery and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
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I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
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For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
For your great lovingkindness reaches to the heavens, And your truth to the skies.
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Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. Psalm 58 For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David.