Psalm 57:1-5 “For the Chief Musician. To the tune of ‘Do Not Destroy.’ A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. 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. I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me. 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. My soul is amongst lions. I lie amongst those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!”

This may be written in response to the events in 1 Samuel 24 or 1 Samuel 22:1.

Do we have David’s confidence that God is with us when we are facing various trials? If we feel that we are surrounded by lions, who else can we turn to but God!

For additional worship: Be Exalted O God