Psalm 57:1-Psalm 58:1 - Praise For God's Protection

¹ Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious and merciful to me,
For my soul finds shelter and safety in You,
And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge and be confidently secure
Until destruction passes by.
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I will cry to God Most High,
Who accomplishes all things on my behalf [for He completes my purpose in His plan].
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He will send from heaven and save me;
He calls to account him who tramples me down. Selah.
God will send out His lovingkindness and His truth. ⁴
My life is among lions;
I must lie among those who breathe out fire—
The sons of men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
And their tongue a sharp sword.
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Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
Let Your glory and majesty be over all the earth.
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They set a net for my steps;
My very life was bowed down.
They dug a pit before me;
Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah.

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My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast and confident!
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises [to You]!
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Awake, my glory!
Awake, harp and lyre!
I will awaken the dawn.
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I will praise and give thanks to You, O Lord, among the people;
I will sing praises to You among the nations.
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For Your faithfulness and lovingkindness are great, reaching to the heavens,
And Your truth to the clouds.
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Be exalted above the heavens, O God;
Let Your glory and majesty be over all the earth.

¹ Do you indeed speak righteousness, O gods (heavenly beings)?
Do you judge fairly, O sons of men?