Psalm 57

Good News Translation

^(A)A Prayer for Help^[a]

57 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful,
because I come to you for safety.
In the shadow of your wings I find protection
until the raging storms are over.

²I call to God, the Most High,
    to God, who supplies my every need.
³He will answer from heaven and save me;
    he will defeat my oppressors.
    God will show me his constant love and faithfulness.

⁴I am surrounded by enemies,
who are like lions hungry for human flesh.
Their teeth are like spears and arrows;
their tongues are like sharp swords.

⁵Show your greatness in the sky, O God,
and your glory over all the earth.

⁶My enemies have spread a net to catch me;
I am overcome with distress.
They dug a pit in my path,
but fell into it themselves.

⁷I have complete confidence, O God;
    I will sing and praise you!
⁸Wake up, my soul!
    Wake up, my harp and lyre!
    I will wake up the sun.
⁹I will thank you, O Lord, among the nations.
    I will praise you among the peoples.
¹⁰Your constant love reaches the heavens;
    your faithfulness touches the skies.
¹¹Show your greatness in the sky, O God,
    and your glory over all the earth.