Psalms 57

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave.

1 [a][b]Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.
3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me—[c]God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
4 I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts— men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
6 They spread a net for my feet— I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path— but they have fallen into it themselves.
7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
8 Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

Cross References 19

  • 1. Psalms 2:12; Psalms 9:9; Psalms 34:22
  • 2. S Ruth 2:12; S Matthew 23:37; Psalms 17:8
  • 3. Isaiah 26:20
  • 4. Psalms 138:8
  • 5. Psalms 18:9,16; Psalms 69:14; Psalms 142:6; Psalms 144:5,7
  • 6. Psalms 56:1
  • 7. Psalms 25:10; Psalms 40:11; Psalms 115:1
  • 8. S Psalms 35:17
  • 9. S Psalms 55:21; Proverbs 30:14
  • 10. ver 11; Psalms 108:5
  • 11. Psalms 10:9; Psalms 31:4; Psalms 140:5
  • 12. S Psalms 38:6; Psalms 145:14
  • 13. S Psalms 9:15; Psalms 35:7
  • 14. S Esther 6:13; Psalms 7:15; Proverbs 28:10; Ecclesiastes 10:8
  • 15. Psalms 112:7; Psalms 108:1
  • 16. Psalms 16:9; Psalms 30:12; Psalms 33:2; Psalms 149:3; Psalms 150:3
  • 17. S Psalms 36:5; Psalms 103:11
  • 18. S Psalms 8:1; Psalms 113:4
  • 19. S ver 5

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 57:1-11 is numbered 57:2-12.
  • [b]. Title: Probably a literary or musical term
  • [c]. The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 6.

Psalms 57 Commentaries

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