From the Cave - Psalm 57

An excerpt from David Hiding in a Cave. A prayer inspired by Psalm 57


Merciful God,

In You, our souls take refuge.
Shield us under Your wing until the storms pass by.

Adonai, Your purpose fills us.
In Your hesed, we are loved and restored.
Your astounding beauty lifts us up.
The lions and hunters surround us,

But they will not bring us down.
They set their traps before our feet,
Yet they have fallen into the pits they made.
They hounded us night and day,
But they only herded us together. 
Our hearts are revived, O God.

Our hearts leap, our souls soar.

Let us sing and make melodies.
Sing until the break of day.
Shout with praise and gratitude.
To all people, shout your praise.
Your love, Adonai, restores the earth.
Your faithfulness flows from the clouds.
O God beyond the heavens, your beauty shines over the earth.