Berean Standard Bible

Psalms 57

(1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 108:1–13; Psalm 142:1–7)

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A MiktamMiktam is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 16 and 56–60. of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.

1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy,for in You my soul takes refuge.In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelteruntil the danger has passed.2I cry out to God Most High,1to God who fulfills His purpose for me.3He reaches down from heaven and saves me;He rebukes those who trample me.SelahGod sends forthHis loving devotion and His truth.4My soul is among the lions;I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows,whose tongues are sharp swords.

5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;may Your glory cover all the earth.

6They spread a net for my feet;my soul was despondent.They dug a pit before me,but they themselves have fallen into it!Selah7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast.I will sing and make music.8Awake, my glory!2Awake, O harp and lyre!I will awaken the dawn.

9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations;I will sing Your praises among the peoples.10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens,and Your faithfulness to the clouds.11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;may Your glory cover all the earth.

Notes

1. Psalms 57:2 Hebrew Elohim-Elyon ↩
2. Psalms 57:8 Or Awake, my soul! ↩

(1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 108:1–13; Psalm 142:1–7)

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A MiktamMiktam is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 16 and 56–60. of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.

Notes

Commentaries on Psalms 57