Observe how Jesus breaks out in praise in the midst of prayer. Such, Reader, should be the conduct of all his people. The heaviest exercises in grace can never interrupt the song of praise: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 . read more
Madness; or "poison," chamath. (Menochius) --- Deaf asp. This is the most dangerous species. The ancients attempted to charm serpents. But these courtiers were deaf to every proof of David's innocence, (Calmet, Diss.) and would receive no admonition, stopping their ears, like asps. (Worthington) --- The prophet speaks conformably to the received opinion, (Berthier) without determining it to be true. (Menochius) read more
1-6 All David's dependence is upon God. The most eminent believers need often repeat the publican's prayer, "God be merciful to me a sinner." But if our souls trust in the Lord, this may assure us, in our utmost dangers, that our calamities will at length be overpast, and in the mean time, by faith and prayer, we must make him our refuge. Though God be most high, yet he condescends so low, as to take care that all things are made to work for good to his people. This is a good reason why we... read more
Cheth. True Piety the Calling of the Believers. v. 57. Thou art my Portion, O Lord; I have said that I would keep Thy words. To realize at all times that God is his Portion, his Inheritance, and that for that reason he intends to observe the words of the Lord, this is the calling of the faithful, in this everyone who is a child of God fulfils his destiny. v. 58. I entreated Thy favor, literally, "I appealed with supplications to Thy face," with my whole heart, begging for a manifestation... read more
Psalms 57:0To the chief Musician, Al-taschit, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cavs 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... read more
“In the Shadow of Thy Wings” Psalms 57:1-11 This is one of the choicest psalms. It dates from Adullam or Engedi. It consists of two sections, each of which ends with the same refrain, Psalms 57:5 ; Psalms 57:11 . First strophe, Psalms 57:1-5 The fugitive among rocky fastnesses hears the roar of the wild beast, but lies quietly in his hiding-place. God’s angels will shut lions’ mouths. “As the wings of a mother-bird intercept the danger that menaces her nestlings, so the loving care of God... read more
Yet again the theme is the same, but the triumph of trust is even more conspicuous. Compare the opening here with that of the previous song. The cry is the same, but the reason is different. There it was a cry born of the consciousness of the enemy. Here it is born of the vision of God, and of trust in Him. Compare also the wish of Psa 55:6 with the experience in this case. There the desire was for the inefficient wings of a dove for flight. Here the sense is of the sufficient wings of God for... read more
A Description Of His Enemies And Their Fate (Psalms 57:4-6 ). David describes the kind of people whom he is up against, and their desire to trap him, but is confident that, although he feels beset by them, they will fall into their own pit. Meanwhile he exalts the great God Who will cause this to happen. Psalms 57:4 ‘My person is among lions, I lie among those who are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.’ He describes his... read more
LVII. Here two Pss. are united: A containing Psalms 57:1-Joshua :, B, Psalms 57:7-1 Kings :. Psalms 57:1-Joshua : . The Ps. is closely allied to the preceding, also a “ michtam” Ps. (p. 373). The author flees to God’ s protection against his foes and is confident in his own safety and their overthrow. Psalms 57:1 . will I take refuge: read, “ I will hide.” Psalms 57:2 . performeth all things for me: read, “ will requite me.” Psalms 57:3 . save me . . . reproacheth: read, perhaps, “ and save... read more
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Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 57:5
57:5 {f} Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.(f) Do not permit me to be destroyed to the contempt of your Name. read more