1Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me,for I take refuge in You.I will seek refuge in the shadow of Your wingsuntil danger passes.2I call to God Most High,to God who fulfills His purpose for me.[I]57:2 Or who avenges me3He reaches down from heaven and saves me,challenging the one who tramples me.SelahGod sends His faithful love and truth.4I am surrounded by lions;I lie down with those who devour men.Their teeth are spears and arrows;their tongues are sharp swords.5God, be exalted above the heavens;let Your glory be over the whole earth.6They prepared a net for my steps;I was despondent.They dug a pit ahead of me,but they fell into it!Selah7My heart is confident, God, my heart is confident.I will sing; I will sing praises.8Wake up, my soul![J]57:8 Lit gloryWake up, harp and lyre!I will wake up the dawn.9I will praise You, Lord, among the peoples;I will sing praises to You among the nations.10For Your faithful love is as high as the heavens;Your faithfulness reaches the clouds.11God, be exalted above the heavens;let Your glory be over the whole earth.