Psalms 57
1 Be good to me, God - and now! I've run to you for dear life. I'm hiding out under your wings until the hurricane blows over.
2 I call out to High God, the God who holds me together.
3 He sends orders from heaven and saves me, he humiliates those who kick me around. God delivers generous love, he makes good on his word.
4 I find myself in a pride of lions who are wild for a taste of human flesh; Their teeth are lances and arrows, their tongues are sharp daggers.
5 Soar high in the skies, O God! Cover the whole earth with your glory!
6 They booby trapped my path; I thought I was dead and done for. They dug a mantrap to catch me, and fell in headlong themselves.
7 I'm ready, God, so ready, ready from head to toe, Ready to sing, ready to raise a tune:
8 "Wake up, soul! Wake up, harp! wake up, lute! Wake up, you sleepyhead sun!"
9 I'm thanking you, God, out loud in the streets, singing your praises in town and country.
10 The deeper your love, the higher it goes; every cloud is a flag to your faithfulness.
11 Soar high in the skies, O God! Cover the whole earth with your glory!