Psalms 57:1

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave.

1 [a][b]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.

Psalms 57:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
ESV
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, till the storms of destruction pass by.
NLT
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.
MSG
1 Be good to me, God - and now! I've run to you for dear life. I'm hiding out under your wings until the hurricane blows over.
CSB
1 Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, for I take refuge in You. I will seek refuge in the shadow of Your wings until danger passes.

Psalms 57:1 In-Context

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 God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.
3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me—God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
4 I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts— men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 2:12; Psalms 9:9; Psalms 34:22
  • 2. S Ruth 2:12; S Matthew 23:37; Psalms 17:8
  • 3. Isaiah 26:20

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 57:1-11 is numbered 57:2-12.
  • [b]. Title: Probably a literary or musical term
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