Psalms 57:10

Before your thorns could know the brier, he consumes them alive, as if in rage.

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In The King James Version

For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.

In Context

9Like wax that flows, they will be carried away. Fire has fallen upon them, and they will not see the sun.

11The just one will rejoice when he sees vindication. He will wash his hands in the blood of the sinner.

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Cross References

Psalms 85:10For you are great, and you perform wonders. You alone are God.

Psalms 103:11All the wild beasts of the field will drink. The wild donkeys will anticipate in their thirst.

Isaiah 54:7For a brief moment, I have forsaken you, and with great pities, I will gather you.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 57:8-11

Prayer Turned to Praise. 7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. 8 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. 9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations. 10 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. 11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth. How strangely is the tune altered here! David's prayers and complaints, by the lively actings… Read the whole commentary →

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