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Psalm 57 :: New International Version (NIV)

(cf. Psa 108:1–5 )

Psa 57:1

Psa 57:1[fn]For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.[fn] When he had fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.

Psa 57:2

Psa 57:2I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.

Psa 57:3

Psa 57:3He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me—[fn] God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.

Psa 57:4

Psa 57:4I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts— men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

Psa 57:5

Psa 57:5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

Psa 57:6

Psa 57:6They 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.

Psa 57:7

Psa 57:7My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.

Psa 57:8

Psa 57:8Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.

Psa 57:9

Psa 57:9I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.

Psa 57:10

Psa 57:10For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

Psa 57:11

Psa 57:11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
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NIV Footnotes
In Hebrew texts 57:1-11 is numbered 57:2-12.
Title: Probably a literary or musical term
The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.
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