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Chapter 57

Psalms Chapter 57

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Key Verse of Chapter 57

Psalms - [To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.] 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. {Altaschith: or, Destroy not} {Michtam: or, A golden Psalm}

Chapter Summary: Chapter 57 of Psalms reveals key theological and spiritual insights within the Poetry & Wisdom section of the Old Testament.

Context & Setting: Part of Psalms, providing divine wisdom, historical context, and spiritual instruction for the people of God.

Meditation & Application Questions:

  • What key attribute of God's character is highlighted in Psalms
  • How does the message of Psalms 57 encourage your daily walk of faith?
  • What specific truth from this chapter can you apply to your life today?
Cross References: Psalm 119:105 Proverbs 3:5-6 Romans 15:4 2 Timothy 3:16
1 [To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.] 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.
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