Psalms 57:1 - Exposition

Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee (compare the preceding psalm, Psalms 57:1 and Psalms 57:4 ). Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge (see the comment on Psalms 17:8 ; and comp. Psalms 36:7 ; Psalms 61:4 ; Psalms 63:7 ; Psalms 91:4 ). The metaphor is first used in Deuteronomy 32:11 . Until these calamities (rather, these wickednesses, or these malignities ) be overpast. That they will pass away the psalmist has no doubt. What he needs is support while they endure.