57:1 *[For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.** 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. / *In Hebrew texts 57:1-11 is numbered 57:2-12. / **Title: Probably a literary or musical term
57:2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.
57:3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me - *God sends forth his love and his faithfulness. / *The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.
57:4 I 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.
57:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
57:6 They 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.
57:7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
57:8 Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
57:9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
57:10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
57:11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.