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Psalms 57

11 aligned verses; 11 with wording or punctuation differences .

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For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge . In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed .
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until `these' calamities be overpast .
2
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
I will cry unto God Most High, Unto God that performeth `all things' for me.
3
He reaches down from heaven and saves me ; He rebukes those who trample me . Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
He will send from heaven , and save me , `When' he that would swallow me up reproacheth; Selah God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.
4
My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts— with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords .
My soul is among lions; I lie among them that are set on fire, Even the sons of men , whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword .
5
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; `Let' thy glory `be' above all the earth.
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They spread a net for my feet ; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me , but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah
They have prepared a net for my steps ; My soul is bowed down: They have digged a pit before me ; They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves. Selah
7
My heart is steadfast , O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music .
My heart is fixed , O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing , yea, I will sing praises .
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Awake, my glory ! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn .
Awake up , my glory ; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early .
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I will praise You , O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples .
I will give thanks unto thee , O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations .
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For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds .
For thy lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the skies .
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; `Let' thy glory `be' above all the earth. Psalm 58 For the Chief Musician; `set to' Al-tashheth. `A Psalm' of David Michtam.

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