Psalms 57:5

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

King James Version

In Context

4My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

6They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:1Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.

Psalms 21:13Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.

Psalms 59:8But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in derision.

Psalms 72:19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

Psalms 113:4The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

Proverbs 12:18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

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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