Psalms57

David, fleeing from Saul, seeks refuge and mercy in God, trusting in His divine protection amidst severe danger. He describes his enemies as fierce and treacherous, yet expresses unwavering resolve to praise God for His great mercy and truth. David calls for God's glory to be exalted above all the earth, confident in His deliverance.

A Prayer for Refuge Under God's Wings

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To the Overseer. --`Destroy not.' --A secret treasure of David, in his fleeing from the face of Saul into a cave. Favour me, O God, favour me, For in Thee is my soul trusting, And in the shadow of Thy wings I trust, Until the calamities pass over.
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I call to God Most High, To God who is perfecting for me.
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He sendeth from the heaven, and saveth me, He reproached--who is panting after me. Selah. God sendeth forth His kindness and His truth.
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My soul is in the midst of lions, I lie down among flames--sons of men, Their teeth are a spear and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.

God's Sovereignty Over the Enemy

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Be Thou exalted above the heavens, O God, Above all the earth Thine honour.
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A net they have prepared for my steps, Bowed down hath my soul, They have digged before me a pit, They have fallen into its midst. Selah.

Resolved Praise and Commitment to Worship

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Prepared is my heart, O God, Prepared is my heart, I sing and praise.
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Awake, mine honour, awake, psaltery and harp, I awake the morning dawn.
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I thank Thee among the peoples, O Lord, I praise Thee among the nations.
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For great unto the heavens is Thy kindness, And unto the clouds Thy truth.
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Be thou exalted above the heavens, O God. Above all the earth Thine honour!
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