Psalm 57:1-2

Darby Translation

To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul in the cave.

57 Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take refuge, until the calamities be overpast.

²I will call unto God, the Most High; unto God that performeth [all] for me.

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Psalm 57:1-2

New International Version

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)

¹Have 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)

²I cry out to God Most High,
to God, who vindicates me.^(F)

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Footnotes

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

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Psalm 57:1-2

Darby Translation

To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul in the cave.

Psalm 57:1-2

New International Version

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)

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Psalm 57:1-2 Darby Translation

To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul in the cave.

Psalm 57:1-2 New International Version

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)

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Psalm 57:1-2

Darby Translation

Psalm 57:1-2

New International Version

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)