Psalms

(56Have Mercy, O God, On Me, Who Take Refuge in You2Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy; for my soul takes refuge in you; I will find shelter in the shadow of your wings, till the disaster has passed.

I call on God the Most High; on God, who has done everything for me:

may he send from heaven, a savior, and put my oppressors to shame. May God send me his love and faithfulness.

I lie prostrate in the midst of lions that greedily devour people; their teeth are pointed spears and arrows; their tongues, sharpened swords.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Your glory be over all the earth!

They have set a snare for my steps; my soul was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit along my path, but they themselves fell into it.

My heart is steadfast, O God; my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.

Awake, my soul; awake, O harp and lyre! I will wake the dawn.

I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praise to you among the nations.

For your love reaches to the heavens, and your faithfulness, to the clouds.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!