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 teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
5
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
6
They 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.
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.
Psalms 57 Study & Commentary
Overview & Chapter Summary
Psalm 57 was written when David fled from Saul in a cave. He seeks refuge in the shadow of God’s wings until "these calamities be overpast."
Theological Context & Insights
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. Shadow of Thy Wings: Trusting God’s protection during the "storm" of calamity (v. 1).
2. A Fixed Heart: "My heart is fixed, O God" (v. 7). Stability comes from a heart firmly set on praising God despite the circumstances.
Practical Lessons & Daily Application
FORMAL PRAYER
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. Amen.
