the Seventh Week after Easter
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Psalms 57
Psalm 57[a](a)
For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam.[b] When he had fled from Saul into the cave.(b)
1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,
for in you I take refuge.(c)
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings(d)
until the disaster has passed.(e)
2 I cry out to God Most High,
to God, who vindicates me.(f)
3 He sends from heaven and saves me,(g)
rebuking those who hotly pursue me—[c](h)
God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.(i)
4 I am in the midst of lions;(j)
I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts—
men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.(k)
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.(l)
6 They spread a net for my feet(m)—
I was bowed down(n) in distress.
They dug a pit(o) in my path—
but they have fallen into it themselves.(p)
7 My heart, O God, is steadfast,
my heart is steadfast;(q)
I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my soul!
Awake, harp and lyre!(r)
I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.(s)
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;(t)
let your glory be over all the earth.(u)
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