Psalm 57:1-3

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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].

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Psalm 57:1-3 Expanded Bible

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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Psalm 57:1-3

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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].