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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 .
To the Overseer. -- ` Destroy not . ' -- A secret treasure of David, in his fleeing from the face of Saul into a cave. Favour me, O God, favour me , For in Thee is my soul trusting, And in the shadow of Thy wings I trust, Until the calamities pass over .
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I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
I call to God Most High, To God ` who ' is perfecting for me.
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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 sendeth from the heaven , and saveth me , He reproached -- who is panting after me. Selah . God sendeth forth His kindness and His truth.
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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 ' in the midst of lions , I lie down `among' flames -- sons of men , Their teeth ` are ' a spear and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword .
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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Be Thou exalted above the heavens , O God, Above all the earth Thine honour .
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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
A net they have prepared for my steps, Bowed down hath my soul , They have digged before me a pit , They have fallen into its midst. Selah .
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My heart is steadfast , O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music .
Prepared is my heart, O God, Prepared is my heart , I sing and praise .
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Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Awake, mine honour, awake, psaltery and harp, I awake the morning dawn.
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I will praise You , O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples .
I thank Thee among the peoples , O Lord, I praise Thee among the nations .
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For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
For great unto the heavens `is' Thy kindness , And unto the clouds Thy truth .
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Be exalted, O God , above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth .
Be thou exalted above the heavens , O God . Above all the earth Thine honour!

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