
Psalm 57 - Miserere mei, Deus

1   Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for my soul trusts in you, +
    and under the shadow of your wings shall be my refuge, until this tribulation has passed.

2   I will call unto the Most High God, +
    even unto the God who shall fulfill his purpose for me.

3   He shall send from heaven and save me; he shall confound those who trample on me. +
    God shall send forth his mercy and truth. 

4   My soul is among lions that devour the people; +
    their teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

5   Exalt yourself, O God, above the heavens; +
    let your glory be over all the earth.

6   They have laid a net for my feet, and brought down my soul; +
    they dug a pit before me, but have fallen into the midst of it themselves.

7   My heart is firmly fixed, O God, my heart is fixed; +
    I will sing and give praise.

8   Awake, my soul; awake, lute and harp; +
    I myself will awaken the dawn.

9   I will give thanks unto you, O Lord, among the peoples, +
    and I will sing praises unto you among the nations.

10  For the greatness of your mercy reaches unto the heavens, +
    and your truth unto the clouds.

11  Exalt yourself, O God, above the heavens; +
    let your glory be over all the earth.
