Psalms 57
Psalms 57 is part of “Book II: The Exodus Book” (42–72) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 57 summary
This psalm is very much like that which goes next before it; it was penned upon a like occasion, when David was both in danger of trouble and in temptation to sin; it begins as that did, "Be merciful to me;" the method also is the same. I. He begins with prayer and complaint, yet not without some assurance of speeding in his request (Psa 57:1-6). II.
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This psalm is very much like that which goes next before it; it was penned upon a like occasion, when David was both in danger of trouble and in temptation to sin; it begins as that did, "Be merciful to me;" the method also is the same. I. He begins with prayer and complaint, yet not without some assurance of speeding in his request (Psa 57:1-6). II. He concludes with joy and praise (Psa 57:7-11). So that hence we may take direction and encouragement, both in our supplications and in our thanksgivings, and may offer both to God, in singing this psalm. To the chief musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 57 (GNV)
Geneva Bible 1599 (public domain)
Be Merciful to Me, O God
1To him that excelleth. Destroy not. A Psalme of David on Michtam. When he fled from Saul in the cave. Have mercie vpon me, O God, haue mercie vpon me: for my soule trusteth in thee, and in the shadowe of thy wings wil I trust, till these afflictions ouerpasse. 2I will call vnto the most high God, euen to the God, that performeth his promise toward me. 3He will send from heauen, and saue me from the reproofe of him that would swallowe me. Selah. God wil send his mercy, and his trueth. 4My soule is among lions: I lie among the children of men, that are set on fire: whose teeth are speares and arrowes, and their tongue a sharpe sworde. 5Exalt thy selfe, O God, aboue the heauen, and let thy glory be vpon all the earth. 6They haue layd a net for my steps: my soule is pressed downe: they haue digged a pit before me, and are fallen into the mids of it. Selah. 7Mine heart is prepared, O God, mine heart is prepared: I will sing and giue prayse. 8Awake my tongue, awake viole and harpe: I wil awake early. 9I will prayse thee, O Lord, among the people, and I wil sing vnto thee among the nations. 10For thy mercie is great vnto the heauens, and thy trueth vnto the cloudes. 11Exalt thy selfe, O God, aboue the heauens, and let thy glory be vpon all the earth.