Psalms 57:1
American King James Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me: for my soul trusts in you: yes, in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be over.
American Standard Version Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until `these' calamities be overpast.
King James Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
World English Bible Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
Psalms 57:2
American King James I will cry to God most high; to God that performes all things for me.
American Standard Version I will cry unto God Most High, Unto God that performeth `all things' for me.
King James I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
World English Bible I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
Psalms 57:3
American King James He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
American Standard Version He will send from heaven, and save me, `When' he that would swallow me up reproacheth; Selah God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.
King James He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
World English Bible He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah.God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.
Psalms 57:4
American King James My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
American Standard Version My soul is among lions; I lie among them that are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
King James My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
World English Bible My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
Psalms 57:5
American King James Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be above all the earth.
American Standard Version Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; `Let' thy glory `be' above all the earth.
King James Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
World English Bible Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!
Psalms 57:6
American King James They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have dig a pit before me, into the middle whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
American Standard Version They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down: They have digged a pit before me; They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves. Selah
King James They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
World English Bible They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves. Selah.
Psalms 57:7
American King James My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
American Standard Version My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises.
King James My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
World English Bible My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises.
Psalms 57:8
American King James Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
American Standard Version Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early.
King James Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
World English Bible Wake up, my glory! Wake up, lute and harp! I will wake up the dawn.
Psalms 57:9
American King James I will praise you, O Lord, among the people: I will sing to you among the nations.
American Standard Version I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
King James I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
World English Bible I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
Psalms 57:10
American King James For your mercy is great to the heavens, and your truth to the clouds.
American Standard Version For thy lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the skies.
King James For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
World English Bible For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
Psalms 57:11
American King James Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens: let your glory be above all the earth.
American Standard Version Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; `Let' thy glory `be' above all the earth. Psalm 58 For the Chief Musician; `set to' Al-tashheth. `A Psalm' of David Michtam.
King James Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
World English Bible Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.