LHC Midday Word: PSALM Fifty Seven

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

PSALM Fifty Seven

For the director of music. To the tune of ‘Do Not Destroy’. Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave.

1
Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,
    for in you I take refuge.
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings
    until the disaster has passed.
2
I cry out to God Most High,
    to God, who vindicates me.
3
He sends from heaven and saves me,
    rebuking those who hotly pursue me –
    God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
4
I am in the midst of lions;
    I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts –
men whose teeth are spears and arrows,
    whose tongues are sharp swords.
5
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
    let your glory be over all the earth.
6
They spread a net for my feet –
    I was bowed down in distress.
They dug a pit in my path –
    but they have fallen into it themselves.
7
My heart, O God, is steadfast,
    my heart is steadfast;
    I will sing and make music.
8
Awake, my soul!
    Awake, harp and lyre!
    I will awaken the dawn.
9
I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
    I will sing of you among the peoples.
10
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;
    your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
    let your glory be over all the earth.