Psalm 57:1-3

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.

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Psalm 57:1 HEBREW TITLE: A psalm by David, after he fled from Saul in the cave.

Psalm 57:1-3

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)
³He sends from heaven and saves me,^(G)
    rebuking those who hotly pursue me—^[c]^(H)
    God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.^(I)

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Psalm 57:1 In Hebrew texts 57:1-11 is numbered 57:2-12.
Psalm 57:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
Psalm 57:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.

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Psalm 57:1-3

Good News Translation

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

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Psalm 57:1-3

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 57:1-3 Good News Translation

(A)A Prayer for Help[a]

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Psalm 57:1-3 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 57:1-3

Good News Translation

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

Psalm 57:1-3

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)