[a]Exalt thyself, O God, above the heaven, and let thy glory be upon all the earth.

They have laid a net for my steps; [b]my soul is pressed down, they have dug a pit before me, and are fallen into the midst of it. Selah.

Mine heart is [c]prepared, O God, mine heart is prepared; I will sing and give praise.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 57:5 Suffer me not to be destroyed to the contempt of thy Name.
  2. Psalm 57:6 For very fear seeing the great dangers on all sides.
  3. Psalm 57:7 That is, wholly bent to give thee praise for my deliverance.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
    let your glory be over all the earth.(A)

They spread a net for my feet(B)
    I was bowed down(C) in distress.
They dug a pit(D) in my path—
    but they have fallen into it themselves.(E)

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

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