Psalms 57

My heart is steadfast

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.a ²I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.b ³He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me— God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.c

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. ⁵Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.d 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.e

⁷My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.f ⁸Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.g ⁹I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.

¹⁰For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.h ¹¹Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.