NIV Psalms 57 Chapter
57:1
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
57:2
I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me.
57:3
He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; ((Selah)) God sends his love and his faithfulness.
57:4
I am in the midst of lions; I lie 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. ((Selah))
57:7
My heart is steadfast, O God, 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, O 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. ""