Psalm 57:1-11 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 57:9

I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people ,.... Either among the people of Israel, as Aben Ezra, when each of the tribes meet together; and so it denotes the public manner in which he would praise God for his salvation: or among the Gentiles, as the following clause shows; I will sing unto thee among the nations : the Apostle Paul seems to have reference to this passage in Romans 15:9 ; which he produces as a proof of the Gentiles glorifying God for his mercy in sending the Gospel... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 57:10

For thy mercy is great unto the heavens ,.... Which denotes the exceeding greatness and largeness of it; as it is in the heart of God, who is plenteous in mercy; as it is expressed in the covenant of grace, where are stores of it; as it is shown forth in the choice of persons to eternal life; in the mission of Christ into this world to die for them; in the regeneration of them, the pardon of their sins, and eternal life: and this mercy is not only extended to persons in the several parts... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 57:11

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens ,.... As Christ now is at the Father's right hand, and who is God over all, blessed for ever; let thy glory be above all the earth ; as it is above all the men on earth and angels in heaven. This is repeated from Psalm 57:5 ; See Gill on Psalm 57:5 , and shows the vehemency of his desire after these things, and how much his heart was set upon them. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:1

Be merciful unto me - To show David's deep earnestness, he repeats this twice; he was in great danger, surrounded by implacable enemies, and he knew that God alone could deliver him. My soul trusteth in thee - I put my life into thy hand; and my immortal spirit knows no other portion than thyself. In the shadow of thy wings - A metaphor taken from the brood of a hen taking shelter under her wings when they see a bird of prey; and there they continue to hide themselves till their... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:2

I will cry unto God most high - He is the Most High; and therefore far above all my enemies, though the prince of the power of the air be at their head. Unto God, לאל lael , unto the strong Good, one against whom no human or diabolic might can prevail. David felt his own weakness, and he knew the strength of his adversaries; and therefore he views God under those attributes and characters which were suited to his state. This is a great secret in the Christian life; few pray to God... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:3

He shall send from heaven, and save me - Were there no human agents or earthly means that he could employ, he would send his angels from heaven to rescue me from my enemies. Or, He will give his command from heaven that this may be done on earth. Selah - I think this word should be at the end of the verse. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth - Here mercy and truth are personified. They are the messengers that God will send from heaven to save me. His mercy ever inclines him... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:4

My soul is among lions - לבאם בתוך bethoch lebaim . I agree with Dr. Kennicott that this should be translated, "My soul dwells in parched places," from לאב laab , he thirsted. And thus the Chaldee seems to have understood the place, though it be not explicit. I lie even among them that are set on fire - I seem to be among coals. It is no ordinary rage and malice by which I am pursued: each of my enemies seems determined to have my life. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:5

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens - Let the glory of thy mercy and truth be seen in the heavens above, and in the earth beneath. Several of the fathers apply what is said above to the passion of our Lord, and what is said here to his resurrection. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:6

They have prepared a net for my steps - A gin or springe, such as huntsmen put in the places which they know the prey they seek frequents: such, also, as they place in passages in hedges, etc., through which the game creeps. They have digged a pit - Another method of catching game and wild beasts. They dig a pit, cover it over with weak sticks and turf. The beasts, not suspecting danger where none appears, in attempting to walk over it, fall tbrough, and are taken. Saul digged a pit,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:7

My heart is fixed - My heart is prepared to do and suffer thy will. It is fixed - it has made the firmest purpose through his strength by which I can do all things. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 57:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 57:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 57:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 57:7

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