1Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed. 2I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me. 3He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth. 4My soul is among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. 5Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth! 6They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into its midst themselves. Selah. 7My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises. 8Wake up, my glory! Wake up, psaltery and harp! I will wake up the dawn. 9I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations. 10For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies. 11Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David.
The Book ofPsalms 57Chapter LVII 57
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Psalms 57 — United Kingdom of Israel
David — King of Israel, warrior-poet, hiding in a cave from King Saul. Set in Cave of Adullam or similar refuge, fleeing from Saul. David is hiding in a dark cave, hunted like an animal by King Saul's forces. Lions and wild beasts surround him, their teeth like spears, but David's heart becomes steadfast as he remembers God's unfailing love. His hiding place becomes a sanctuary of praise.
“Psalms 57:7”— 57:7
Read when: Read this when you're in a dark, dangerous season but want to find reasons to praise God anyway.
Key verses in Psalms 57
Psalms 57:1 · High comfortPsalms 57:10 · High comfortPsalms 57:5
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