Psalms 57:2

(57:3) I will call unto God, the Most High; unto God that accomplisheth [his kindness] on me.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1“To the chief musician, Al-tashcheth, by David, a Michtham, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.” (57:2) Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me; for in thee my soul seeketh protection, and under the shadow of thy wings will I seek protection, until the mischief be passed away.

3(57:4) He will send from heaven, and save me, though he that longeth to swallow me up utter reproach. Selah. God will send forth his kindness and his truth.

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Cross References

Psalms 41:5(41:6) My enemies speak evil of me, When will he die, and his name perish?

Psalms 136:2O give thanks unto the God of gods; for to eternity endureth his kindness.

Psalms 143:9Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies: by thee do I seek shelter.

Isaiah 26:20Go, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy door behind thee: hide thyself but for a little moment, until the indignation be passed away.

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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