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Psalms 57

11 aligned verses; 11 with wording or punctuation differences .

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Verse WEB World English Bible BSB Berean Standard Bible
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> Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me , For my soul takes refuge in you . Yes, in the shadow of your wings , I will take refuge, Until disaster has passed.
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.
2
I cry out to God Most High, To God who accomplishes my requests for me.
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3
He will send from heaven , and save me , He rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah . God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.
He reaches down from heaven and saves me ; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
4
My soul is among lions . I lie among those who are set on fire, Even the sons of men , whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword .
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 .
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Be exalted, God, above the heavens ! Let your glory be above all the earth !
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens ; may Your glory cover all the earth .
6
They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down . They dig a pit before me . They fall into the midst of it themselves. Selah .
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
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My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing , yes, I will sing praises .
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music .
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Wake up , my glory! Wake up , psaltery and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
Awake , my glory! Awake , O harp and lyre ! I will awaken the dawn.
9
I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations .
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples .
10
For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, And your truth to the skies .
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds .
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Be exalted, God, above the heavens . Let your glory be over all the earth.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens ; may Your glory cover all the earth.

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