Psalms 56

1For the End; corrupt not; by David; for a pillar inscription, when he escaped from the face of Saul to the cave.

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2Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will hope, Until lawlessness shall pass away.

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3I will cry out to God most High; My God who is my benefactor.

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4He sent from heaven and saved me; He gave over to disgrace those who trample me down. (Pause) God sent out His mercy and His truth,

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5And delivered my soul from the midst of young lions. Although troubled, I fell asleep; As for the sons of men, their teeth are a weapon and arrows, And their tongue is a sharp dagger.

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6Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth.

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7They prepared a trap for my feet, And they bowed down my soul; They dug a pit before my face, But they fell into it. (Pause)

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8My heart is ready, O God, My heart is ready; I will sing, and I will sing a psalm.

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9Awake, my glory; Awake, harp and lyre; I will arise at dawn.

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10I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the Gentiles.

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11For Your mercy is magnified to the heavens, And Your truth to the clouds.

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12Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; And Your glory above all the earth.

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