Psalm 57:1-2

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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.

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Psalm 57:1-2

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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

Expanded Bible

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].

Psalm 57:1-2

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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 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].

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

Expanded Bible

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].

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)