Prayer for Safety from Enemies
To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave.
For my soul trusts in You;
aAnd in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge,
bUntil these calamities have passed by.
He reproaches the one who1 would swallow me up. Selah
God bshall send forth His mercy and His truth.
I lie among the sons of men
Who are set on fire,
aWhose teeth are spears and arrows,
And their tongue a sharp sword.
My soul is bowed down;
They have dug a pit before me;
Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah
| << Psalms 56:13 | Psalms 57:2 >> |
American Standard Version
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until `these' calamities be overpast.
Amplified® Bible
BE MERCIFUL {and} gracious to me, O God, be merciful {and} gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge {and} finds shelter {and} confidence in You; yes, in the shadow of Your wings will I take refuge {and} be confident until calamities {and} destructive storms are passed.
Contemporary English Version
(For the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy." A special psalm by David when he was in the cave while running from Saul.) God Most High, have pity on me! Have mercy. I run to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings, I seek protection till danger dies down.
Darby English Version
{To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul in the cave.} Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take refuge, until the calamities be overpast.
Good News Bible
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, because I come to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings I find protection until the raging storms are over.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by.
New International Version
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.
New King James Version
For my soul trusts in You;
And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge,
Until these calamities have passed by.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Show graciousness to me, O God, show graciousness to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by.
Revised Standard Version
To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merdiful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in thee my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of thy wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.
Young's Literal Translation
To the Overseer. -- `Destroy not.' -- A secret treasure of David, in his fleeing from the face of Saul into a cave. Favour me, O God, favour me, For in Thee is my soul trusting, And in the shadow of Thy wings I trust, Until the calamities pass over.
| << Psalms 56:13 | Psalms 57:2 >> |
Join 137,059+ readers
A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning
Consistent Bible study is hard to start.
The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.
Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.