Psalms 57:2

(57-3) I will cry unto God Most high; unto God that accomplisheth it for me.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.

In Context

1(57-1) For the Leader; Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David; Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. (57-2) Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me, for in Thee hath my soul taken refuge; yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I take refuge, until calamities be overpast.

3(57-4) He will send from heaven, and save me, when he that would swallow me up taunteth; Selah; God shall send forth His mercy and His truth.

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Cross References

Psalms 41:5(41-6) Mine enemies speak evil of me: 'When shall he die, and his name perish?'

Psalms 136:2O give thanks unto the God of gods, for His mercy endureth for ever.

Psalms 143:9Deliver me from mine enemies, O LORD; with Thee have I hidden myself.

Isaiah 26:20Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee; hide thyself for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 57:2-7

Prayer in Affliction. 1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. 2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. 3 He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. 4 My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose… Read the whole commentary →

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