57
In You My Soul Takes Refuge
(1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalms 108:1–13; Psalms 142:1–7)
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam * of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.
1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy,
for in You my soul takes refuge.
In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter
until the danger has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High,†
to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3 He reaches down from heaven and saves me;
He rebukes those who trample me.
Selah
God sends forth
His loving devotion and His truth.
4 My soul is among the lions;
I lie down with ravenous beasts—
with men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
may Your glory cover all the earth.
6 They spread a net for my feet;
my soul was despondent.
They dug a pit before me,
but they themselves have fallen into it!
Selah
7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast.
I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my glory!‡
Awake, O harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations;
I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
10 For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens,
and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
may Your glory cover all the earth.
* 57: Miktam is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 16 and 56–60. † 57:2 Hebrew Elohim-Elyon ‡ 57:8 Or Awake, my soul!