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Psalm 57

1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,
    for in you my soul takes refuge;
    in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
    until the destroying storms pass by.
2 I cry to God Most High,
    to God who fulfils his purpose for me.
3 He will send from heaven and save me,
    he will put to shame those who trample on me. Selah
  God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness.

4 I lie down among lions
    that greedily devour human prey;
  their teeth are spears and arrows,
    their tongues sharp swords.

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

6 They set a net for my steps;
    my soul was bowed down.
  They dug a pit in my path,
    but they have fallen into it themselves.Selah
7 My heart is steadfast, O God,
    my heart is steadfast.
  I will sing and make melody.
8     Awake, my soul!
    Awake, O harp and lyre!
    I will awake the dawn.
9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;
    I will sing praises to you among the nations.
10 For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens;
    your faithfulness extends to the clouds.

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