Psalm 57 - Expanded Bible (EXB)

A Prayer in Troubled Times

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A miktam [^Cperhaps “inscription”] of David when he ·escaped [fled] from Saul in the cave [^Clikely a reference to 1 Sam. 22:1–5, but possibly 1 Sam. 24].

57 Be ·merciful [gracious] to me, God; be ·merciful [gracious] to me
because I ·come to you for protection [^Lseek refuge].
Let me ·hide [be protected; ^Lseek refuge] under the shadow of your wings [Ruth 2:12; Matt. 23:37]
until the ·trouble [destruction] has passed.

²I cry out to God Most High,
to the God who ·does everything for [fulfills his purpose for; or avenges] me.
³He sends help from heaven and ·saves me [gives me victory].
He ·punishes [reproaches; scorns] those who ·chase [trample on; hound; snap at] me. ·Selah [Interlude]
God sends me his ·love [loyalty] and ·truth [faithfulness].

⁴I lie down among lions [^Chis enemies];
who are aflame for human prey.
Their teeth are like spears and arrows,
their tongues as sharp as swords.

⁵God is ·supreme [exalted] over the ·skies [heavens];
his ·majesty [glory; ^Chis manifest presence] ·covers [^Lis over] the earth.

⁶They set a ·trap [net] for ·me [^Lmy feet].
I am ·very worried [bowed down].
They dug a pit ·in my path [^Lbefore me],
but they fell into it themselves. ·Selah [Interlude]

⁷My heart is ·steady [steadfast; ready], God; my heart is ·steady [steadfast; ready].
I will sing and ·praise [play a psalm for] you.
⁸Wake up, my ·soul [or glory].
Wake up, harp and lyre!
I will wake up the dawn.
⁹Lord, I will ·praise [thank] you among the ·nations [peoples];
I will ·sing songs of praise about [play a psalm for] you to all the nations.
¹⁰Your ·love [loyalty] ·reaches to [is greater than] the ·skies [heavens],
your ·truth [faithfulness] to the clouds.
¹¹God, you are ·supreme [exalted] above the ·skies [heavens].
Let your glory [^Cmanifest presence] be over all the earth.

Psalm 57 - Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

57 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. 2 I call to God Most High, To God [who] is perf...
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Psalm 57 - Wycliffe Bible (WYC)

57 To the victory, lose thou not the seemly song, either the sweet song, of David, when he fled from the face of Saul into the den. God, have mercy on me, have thou mercy on me; for my soul trusteth in thee. And I shall hope in the shadow of thy wings; till wickedness pass. (To victory, destroy thou...
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Psalm 57 - World English Bible (WEB)

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.57 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.2 I cry out to God Most High,to ...
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Psalm 57 - The Voice (VOICE)

Psalm 57For the worship leader. A prayer[a] of David to the tune “Do Not Destroy,”[b] when he hid from Saul in a cave.This individual lament refers back to those perilous times when David fled from Saul and hid in caves (1 Samuel 22; 24). David found real security not in the hidden recesses of the c...
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Psalm 57 - Tree of Life Version (TLV)

Be Exalted Over All the EarthPsalm 571 For the music director, “Do Not Destroy,” a Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.2 Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me,for in You my soul takes refuge.In the shadow of Your wings I take refuge,until destruction passes by.3 I will cry ou...
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Psalm 57 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

Praise and Assurance under PersecutionTo the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.57 Be merciful 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...
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Psalm 57 - Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Psalm 57 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)

Psalm 57Praise and Assurance under PersecutionTo the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.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 ...
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Psalm 57 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition (NRSVACE)

Psalm 57 - New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)

Psalm 57 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Psalm 57Praise and Assurance under PersecutionTo the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.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.(A)2...
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Psalm 57 - New Living Translation (NLT)

Psalm 57For the choir director: A psalm[a] of David, regarding the time he fled from Saul and went into the cave. To be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection.I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.2 I cr...
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Psalm 57 - New Life Version (NLV)

Prayer for Help57 Show me loving-kindness, O God, show me loving-kindness. For my soul goes to You to be safe. And I will be safe in the shadow of Your wings until the trouble has passed. 2 I will cry to God Most High, to God Who finishes all things for me. 3 He will send from heaven and save me. ...
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Psalm 57 - New King James Version (NKJV)

Prayer for Safety from Enemies(A)To the Chief Musician. Set to [a]“Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David (B)when he fled from Saul into the cave.57 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me!For my soul trusts in You;(C)And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge,(D)Until these calamities h...
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Psalm 57 - New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

Psalm 57[a]For the director of music. To the tune of ‘Do Not Destroy’. Of David. A miktam.[b] When he had fled from Saul into the cave.1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge.I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. 2 I cry out to G...
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Psalm 57 - New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 57[a](A)For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.[b] When he had fled from Saul into the cave.(B)1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge.(C)I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings(D) until the disaster has passed.(E) 2...
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Psalm 57 - New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

Psalm 57For the director of music. A miktam of David when he had run away from Saul into the cave. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.”1 Have mercy on me, God. Have mercy on me. I go to you for safety.I will find safety in the shadow of your wings. There I will stay until the danger is gone. 2 I cry out...
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Psalm 57 - New English Translation (NET)

Psalm 57[a]For the music director, according to the al-tashcheth style;[b] a prayer[c] of David, written when he fled from Saul into the cave.[d]57 Have mercy on me, O God. Have mercy on me.For in you I have taken shelter.[e]In the shadow of your wings[f] I take shelteruntil trouble passes.2 I cry o...
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Psalm 57 - Expanded Bible (EXB)

A Prayer in Troubled Times

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A miktam [C perhaps “inscription”] of David when he ·escaped [fled] from Saul in the cave [C likely a reference to 1 Sam. 22:1–5, but possibly 1 Sam. 24].

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