Psalm 57:2 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 57:1-6

The title of this psalm has one word new in it, Al-taschith?Destroy not. Some make it to be only some known tune to which this psalm was set; others apply it to the occasion and matter of the psalm. Destroy not; that is, David would not let Saul be destroyed, when now in the cave there was a fair opportunity of killing him, and his servants would fain have done so. No, says David, destroy him not, 1 Sam. 24:4, 6. Or, rather, God would not let David be destroyed by Saul; he suffered him to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 57:2

I will cry unto God most high ,.... To remember him in his low estate, and who is higher than the highest, than Saul and his mighty men with him. This epithet David no doubt made use of, to encourage his faith in the Lord, who is above all, and can do all things; as follows; unto God that performeth all things for me ; in a providential way, having made him, upheld him in being, fed and clothed him, preserved him, and followed him with his goodness all his days; and in a way of grace... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 57:1-11

The psalm is divided by its refrain ( Psalms 57:5 , Psalms 57:11 ) into two parts, which are further subdivided by the pause mark, "Selah." The initial strophe ( Psalms 57:1-5 ) is a mixture of prayer and complaint; the concluding one ( Psalms 57:6-11 ) begins with complaint ( Psalms 57:6 ), but almost immediately changes into "a strain of exulting and triumphant confidence," so exulting and triumphant as to cause its selection by our Church for recitation on Easter Day. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 57:1-11

One of God's rescues. The Bible is full of records of deliverances, not only deliverances of nations, hut rescues of individuals. These things are "written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope" ( Romans 15:4 ). We have in this psalm the story of one of God's rescues. We see— I. RESCUE SORELY NEEDED . The enemies of the soul are represented as strong, crafty, and merciless. They are savage as "lions." They use guile and deceit,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 57:1-11

Expectation and assurance of deliverance. In many respects this psalm is very like the previous one. May be regarded under two general aspects. As expressing ― I. THE PSALMIST 'S EXPECTATION OF DELIVERANCE FROM DANGER . ( Psalms 57:1-6 .) Founded: 1 . Upon his trust in God ' s tender protection . ( Psalms 57:1 ; Deuteronomy 22:11 , Deuteronomy 22:12 .) This faith in the tender love of God "has no parallel in heathen literature." 2 . God could not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 57:2

I will cry unto God most High. In the original, "unto Elohim 'elyon "—an expression which only occurs here and in Psalms 78:56 . El elyon, however, occurs in Psalms 78:45 ; as in Genesis 14:18 , Genesis 14:19 , Genesis 14:22 , and Jehovah 'elyon in Ps 7:18. Unto God that performeth all things for me (comp. Psalms 138:8 ). God "accomplishes" for his saints whatever is good for them. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 57:2

I will cry unto God most high - The idea is - God is exalted above all creatures; all events are “under” him, and he can control them. The appeal was not to man, however exalted; not to an angel, however far he may be above man; it was an appeal made at once to the Supreme Being, the God to whom all worlds and all creatures are subject, and under whose protection, therefore, he must be safe.Unto God that performeth all things for me - The word used here, and rendered “performeth” - גמר gâmar -... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 57:2

Psalms 57:2. I will cry unto God For succour and relief; most high To whom there is none superior or equal; and unto whom, therefore, I will continually commend myself; unto God that performeth all things for me Hebrew, גמר עלי , gomer gnali, that perfecteth, or finisheth, as this word properly signifies; that is, will certainly perform or finish, for, or, toward, or, concerning me. He does not express what God performed or perfected, (the words all things not being in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 57:2

MOST HIGH. See note on Psalms 56:2 . GOD. Hebrew El. App-4 . performeth = bringeth to pass, and perfecteth, or completeth. all things. Figure of speech Ellipsis (Absolute). Nothing particularized, that we may supply everything. To name one thing might seem to exclude all others. Compare Psalms 138:8 . for me = on my behalf. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 57:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 57:2

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 57:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 57:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 57:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 57:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 57:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 57:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 57:2

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