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57:1  For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time he fled from Saul and went into the cave. To be sung to the tune "Do Not Destroy!" Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.
57:2  I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.
57:3  He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. Interlude My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.
57:4  I am surrounded by fierce lions who greedily devour human prey--whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows, and whose tongues cut like swords.
57:5  Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth.
57:6  My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it. Interlude
57:7  My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!
57:8  Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song.
57:9  I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations.
57:10  For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
57:11  Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.