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Atomic Bible
Psalms 57:8
Awake, my glory!
from In You My Soul Takes Refuge, Psalms 57:1-11
What it says

He calls on his glory, harp, and lyre to awaken the dawn.

What it is doing

This verse portrays praise as deliberate, whole-self awakening.

In context

1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. 2I cry out to God Most High, 3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; 4My soul is among the lions; 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; 6They spread a net for my feet; 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. 8Awake, my glory! 9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; 10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;