Psalms 57:5

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.

In Context

4My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

6They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:1Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.

Psalms 21:13Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.

Psalms 59:8But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations.

Psalms 72:19And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.

Psalms 113:4The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens.

Proverbs 12:18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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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