Chapter 57
Psalms
Verse 1Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,for in you my soul takes refuge;in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,till the storms of destruction pass by.Verse 2I cry out to God Most High,to God who fulfills his purpose for me.Verse 3He will send from heaven and save me;he will put to shame him who tramples on me. SelahGod will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!Verse 4My soul is in the midst of lions;I lie down amid fiery beasts—the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows,whose tongues are sharp swords.Verse 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!Let your glory be over all the earth!Verse 6They set a net for my steps;my soul was bowed down.They dug a pit in my way,but they have fallen into it themselves. SelahVerse 7My heart is steadfast, O God,my heart is steadfast!I will sing and make melody!Verse 8Awake, my glory!Awake, O harp and lyre!I will awake the dawn!Verse 9I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;I will sing praises to you among the nations.Verse 10For your steadfast love is great to the heavens,your faithfulness to the clouds.Verse 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!Let your glory be over all the earth!
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