Psalm 57 — Awaken the Dawn
A Ballad
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2 min readMar 22, 2022
Awake, my glory!
Awake, lute and harp!
And I will awaken the dawn.
My soul is in the lion’s den
Whose teeth are arrows, spears,
And tongues are sharpened swords.
Around me, all is fire.
I am beset on every side;
My foes are myriad;
I dwell among my enemies:
My foes who crave my blood.
Awake, my glory!
Awake, lute and harp!
And I will awaken the dawn.
They dig a pit and set a net,
A trap before my feet.
They pray that I would trip and fall;
They pray for my defeat.
They set a snare, and then they plunge
Into their own pitfall.
My heart is steadfast, O my God;
Beside You I stand tall.
Awake, my glory!
Awake, lute and harp!
And I will awaken the dawn.
Oh God, rebuke my enemy
Who would devour me.
Send forth Your mercy and Your truth.
Oh do You hear my plea?
