Psalms 57:11

Psalms 57:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
• New International Version (NIV)Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth.

Context of Psalms 57:11

9I will praise you, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. 10For your faithful love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches the clouds. God, be exalted above the heavens; let your glory be over the whole earth.

Psalms 57:11 word by word

ר֣וּמָה עַל־שָׁמַ֣יִם אֱלֹהִ֑ים עַ֖ל כָּל־הָאָ֣רֶץ כְּבוֹדֶֽךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Be thou exaltedרוּםrûm · to exaltH7311
• O Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• above the heavensשָׁמַיִםshâmayim shâmeh · heavenH8064
• thy gloryכָּבוֹדkâbôd kâbôd · gloryH3519
• above all the earthאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776

Cross-references for Psalms 57:11

• Psalms 57:5God, be exalted above the heavens; let your glory be over the whole earth.
• Psalms 8:1Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your name throughout the earth! You have covered the heavens with your majesty.
• Revelation 15:3They sang the song of God’s servant Moses and the song of the Lamb: Great and awe-inspiring are your works, Lord God, the Almighty; just and true are your ways, King of the nations.

Commentaries on Psalms 57:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens - The same sentiments and words which occur in Psalm 57:5; (note). See the note there. David was not only in a happy state of mind when he wrote this Psalm, but in what is called a state of triumph. His confidence in God was unbounded; though encompassed by the most ferocious enemies, and having all things against him except God and his innocence. David will seldom be found in a more blessed state than he here…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens - See the notes at Psalm 57:5. The sentiment here is repeated as being that on which the mind of the psalmist was intensely fixed; that which he most earnestly desired; that which was the crowning aim and desire of his life.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-11Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-11God's glory reaches the entire universe, and people will praise his constant love and faithfulness.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-111. my soul--or self, or life, which is threatened. shadow of thy wings--(Psa 17:8; 36:7). calamities--literally, "mischiefs" (Psa 52:2; 55:10).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 57

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings