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Psalms 57
1[For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave]. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until [these] calamities be overpast.
2I will cry unto God Most High, Unto God that performeth [all things] for me.
3He will send from heaven, and save me, [When] he that would swallow me up reproacheth; {{Selah God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.
4My soul is among lions; I lie among them that are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [Let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.
6They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down: They have digged a pit before me; They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves. {{Selah
7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises.
8Awake up, my glory; Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early.
9I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
10For thy lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the skies.
11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [Let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.
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Adullam: A Cave Near the Dead Sea Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Afflicted Saints: should Praise God Psalm 57:6, 7
They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah / My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Psalm 57:1, 2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. / I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Saints Grieve to Meet With, in Their Intercourse with The Psalm 57:4
My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
Anthropomorphisms: Miscellaneous Figures Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Arrow: Figurative Psalm 57:4
My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
Character of the Renewed Heart: Fixed on God Psalm 57:7
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
Character: Firmness of Psalm 57:7
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
David: King of Israel: Writes Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Decision: David Psalm 57:7, 8
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. / Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Enemy: The Wickedness of David's Psalm 57:4, 6
My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. / They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah
Faith: Exemplified Psalm 57:1–3
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. / I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. / He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
Glorifying God by David Psalm 57:5
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Glorifying God: David Psalm 57:5
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
God: Glory of Psalm 57:5, 11
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. / Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
God: Mercy of Psalm 57:10
For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
God: Truth Psalm 57:3
He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
Harp used in Worship Psalm 57:8
Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Heart: Unclassified Scriptures Descriptive of the Seat of the Affections Psalm 57:7
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 57:4, 6
My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. / They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah
Morning Prayer Psalm 57:8
Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.
Music: Al-Taschith: It Appears in the Titles of Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Music: Micahtam: A Musical Term in the Titles of Psalm 57:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Net: Figurative Psalm 57:6
They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah
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Psalms 57:1-6 Verses 1-6
All David's dependence is upon God. The most eminent believers need often repeat the publican's prayer, "God be merciful to me a sinner." But if our souls trust in the Lord, this may assure us, in our utmost dangers, that our calamities will at length be overpast, and in the mean time, by faith and prayer, we must make him our refuge. Though God be most high, yet he condescends so low, as to take care that all things are made to work for good to his people. This is a good reason why we should pray earnestly. Look which way we will on this earth, refuge fails, no help appears; but we may look for it from heaven. If we have fled from the wrath to come, unto Jesus Christ, he that performed all things needful to purchase the salvation of his people, will do for us and in us all things needful for our enjoyment of it. It made David droop to think there should be those that bore him so much ill-will. But the mischief they designed against him, returned on themselves. And when David was in the greatest distress and disgrace, he did not pray, Lord, exalt me, but, Lord, exalt thine own name. Our best encouragement in prayer, is taken from the glory of God, and to that, more than to our own comfort, we should have regard in all our petitions for mercy.
Psalms 57:7-11 Verses 7-11
By lively faith, David's prayers and complaints are at once turned into praises. His heart is fixed; it is prepared for every event, being stayed upon God. If by the grace of God we are brought into this even, composed frame of mind, we have great reason to be thankful. Nothing is done to purpose, in religion, unless it is done with the heart. The heart must be fixed for the duty, put in frame for it; fixed in the duty by close attention. Our tongue is our glory, and never more so than when praising God; dull and sleepy devotions will never be acceptable to God. Let us awake early in the morning, to begin the day with God; early in the beginning of a mercy. When God comes toward us with his favours, let us go forth to meet him with our praises. David desired to bring others to join in praising God; and in his psalms, he is still praising God among the people, singing to Him among the nations. Let us seek to have our hearts fixed to praise his boundless mercy and unfailing faithfulness; and to glorify him with body, soul, and spirit, which are his. Let us earnestly pray that the blessings of the gospel may be sent through every land.