Psalm 57

1 Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, for in you I ^{c57:1 Or my soul} have placed my trust. Even in the shadow of your wings will I find my refuge until this calamity passes.ISV — Psalm 57:1

2 I call upon the God Most High; to the God who completes what he began ^{d57:2 The Heb. lacks what he began} in me.ISV — Psalm 57:2

3 He will send help from heaven to deliver me from those who harass and despise me. Interlude God will send his gracious love and truth.ISV — Psalm 57:3

4 I am ^{e57:4 Or My soul is} surrounded by lions. I lie down with those who burn with fire— that is, with people whose teeth are like spears and arrows— whose tongues are like sharp swords.ISV — Psalm 57:4

5 Be exalted above the heavens, God! May your glory cover the earth!ISV — Psalm 57:5

6 They have set a snare for my feet, which makes me ^{f57:6 Lit. my soul} depressed. They dug a pit in front of me, but they are the ones who fell into it! InterludeISV — Psalm 57:6

7 My heart is committed, God, my heart is committed, so I will sing and play music.ISV — Psalm 57:7

8 Wake up, my soul, ^{g57:8 Lit. glory} wake up, lyre and harp! I will awaken at dawn.ISV — Psalm 57:8

9 I will exalt you among the peoples, Lord. I will play music among the nations.ISV — Psalm 57:9

10 For your gracious love is great, extending even to the heavens, and your truth even to the skies.ISV — Psalm 57:10

11 Be exalted above the heavens, God! May your glory cover the earth!ISV — Psalm 57:11