Chiasm

Psalm 57:5–11

Psalm 57:5–114 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

A 5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens
- B 5 let thy glory be above all the earth.
  - C 6 They have prepared a net for my steps
    - D 7 they have digged a pit before me
      - E 7 into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves.
    - D' 7 My heart is fixed, O God
  - C' 8-9 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp
- B' 10 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens
A' 11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens