| Chapter 57 |
1 | 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.
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2 | I cry out to God Most High, To God who accomplishes my requests for me.
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3 | He will send from heaven, and save me, He rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his lovingkindness and his truth.
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4 | 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.
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5 | Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!
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6 | 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.
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7 | My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
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8 | Wake up, my glory! Wake up, psaltery and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
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9 | I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
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10 | For your great lovingkindness reaches to the heavens, And your truth to the skies.
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11 | Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. Psalm 58 For the Chief Musician. To the tune of 'Do Not Destroy.' A poem by David.
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