For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam . When he had fled from Saul into the cave.

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me,
for in you my soul takes refuge.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
until the disaster has passed.

57:2 I cry out to God Most High,
to God, who fulfills {his purpose} for me.

57:3 He sends from heaven and saves me,
rebuking those who hotly pursue me;
Selah
God sends his love and his faithfulness.

57:4 I am in the midst of lions;
I lie among ravenous beasts—
men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
whose tongues are sharp swords.

57:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.

57:6 They spread a net for my feet—
I was bowed down in distress.
They dug a pit in my path—
but they have fallen into it themselves.
Selah

57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God,
my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and make music.

57:8 Awake, my soul!
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.

57:9 I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.

57:10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

57:11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.