Psalms 57

1For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.Cross-references: Ruth 2:12 · 1Sam 22:1 · 1Sam 24:3 · 1Sam 24:8 · Ps 2:12 · Ps 9:10 · +24 more

2I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.Cross-references: Ps 56:2 · Ps 136:2 · Ps 138:8 · Isa 26:12 · Isa 57:15 · Phil 1:6 · +2 more

3He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.Cross-references: Num 23:24 · Job 31:31 · Ps 18:6 · Ps 40:11 · Ps 43:3 · Ps 56:1 · +6 more

4My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.Cross-references: Judg 9:20 · Ps 10:9 · Ps 17:12 · Ps 22:13 · Ps 35:17 · Ps 52:2 · +12 more

5Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!Cross-references: Num 14:21 · 1Chr 29:1 · Ps 8:1 · Ps 21:13 · Ps 57:11 · Ps 72:19 · +11 more

6They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves. Selah.Cross-references: 1Sam 23:22 · Ps 7:15 · Ps 9:15 · Ps 35:7 · Ps 42:6 · Ps 140:5 · +7 more

7My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.Cross-references: Ps 34:4 · Ps 108:1 · Ps 112:7 · Isa 24:15 · Rom 5:3 · Eph 5:20

8Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.Cross-references: Judg 5:12 · Ps 16:9 · Ps 30:12 · Ps 108:1 · Ps 150:3 · Isa 52:1 · +2 more

9I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.Cross-references: Ps 2:1 · Ps 18:49 · Ps 22:22 · Ps 96:3 · Ps 138:1 · Ps 138:4 · +2 more

10For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.Cross-references: Gen 9:9 · Ps 36:5 · Ps 71:19 · Ps 85:10 · Ps 89:1 · Ps 103:11 · +3 more

11Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.Cross-references: Ps 8:1 · Ps 8:9 · Ps 57:5 · Rev 15:3