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Psalms
57
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1
[For the choir director; [al tashcheth]; a [miktam] by David when he fled from Saul into the cave.] Have pity on me, O God. Have pity on me, because my soul takes refuge in you. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until destructive storms pass by.
(GWT)
Psalms
57
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2
I call to God Most High, to the God who does everything for me.
(GWT)
Psalms
57
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3
He sends his help from heaven and saves me. He disgraces the one who is harassing me. [Selah] God sends his mercy and his truth!
(GWT)
Psalms
57
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4
My soul is surrounded by lions. I must lie down with man-eating lions. Their teeth are spears and arrows. Their tongues are sharp swords.
(GWT)
Psalms
57
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5
May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth.
(GWT)
Psalms
57
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6
[My enemies] spread out a net to catch me. (My soul is bowed down.) They dug a pit to trap me, but then they fell into it. [Selah]
(GWT)
Psalms
57
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7
My heart is confident, O God. My heart is confident. I want to sing and make music.
(GWT)
Psalms
57
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8
Wake up, my soul! Wake up, harp and lyre! I want to wake up at dawn.
(GWT)
Psalms
57
:
9
I want to give thanks to you among the people, O Lord. I want to make music to praise you among the nations
(GWT)
Psalms
57
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10
because your mercy is as high as the heavens. Your truth reaches the skies.
(GWT)
Psalms
57
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11
May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth.