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Psalms 57

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Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me : for my soul trusteth in thee: yea , in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast .

> 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 .

I will cry unto God most high ; unto God that performeth all things for me.

I cry out to God Most High , To God who accomplishes my requests for me.

He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up . Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.

He 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.

My soul is among lions : and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

My 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.

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens ; let thy glory be above all the earth .

Be exalted, God, above the heavens ! Let your glory be above all the earth !

They have prepared a net for my steps ; my soul is bowed down : they have digged a pit before me , into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.

They have prepared a net for my steps . My soul is bowed down . They dig a pit before me . They fall into the midst of it themselves. Selah.

My heart is fixed , O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise .

My heart is steadfast , God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing , yes, I will sing praises .

Awake up, my glory ; awake , psaltery and harp : I myself will awake early .

Wake up, my glory ! Wake up , psaltery and harp ! I will wake up the dawn .

I will praise thee , O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.

I will give thanks to you , Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.

For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds .

For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, And your truth to the skies .

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens : let thy glory be above all the earth.

Be exalted, God, above the heavens . Let your glory be over all the earth.

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