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Sower with Setting Sun. Vincent van Gogh, mid July 1888. Sotheby's, New York, 18 November 2025, lot 4. Public domain.

Psalm 57

11 verses · Psalm of lament

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.

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Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge.In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

He reaches down from heaven and saves me;He rebukes those who trample me.Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.

My soul is among the lions;I lie down with ravenous beasts— with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent.They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah

My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast.I will sing and make music.

Awake, my glory!Awake, O harp and lyre!I will awaken the dawn.

I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations;I will sing Your praises among the peoples.

For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

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