Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; or, exalt thyself, O God, above the heavens ; i . e . show forth thy might in such a signal way that the heavens ( i . e . the angels) may stand to gaze at it. Let thy glory be above all the earth. Let thy exaltation equally draw the attention of the whole earth. read more
My soul is among lions - That is, among people who resemble lions; men, fierce, savage, ferocious.And I lie even among them that are set on fire - We have a term of similar import in common use now, when we say that one is “inflamed” with passion, referring to one who is infuriated and enraged. So we speak of “burning” with rage or wrath - an expression derived, perhaps, from the inflamed “appearance” of a man in anger. The idea here is not that he “would” lie down calmly among those persons,... read more
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens - Compare Psalms 8:1. The language here is that of a man who in trouble lifts his thoughts to God; who feels that God reigns; who is assured in his own soul that all things are under his hand; and who is desirous that God should be magnified whatever may become of himself. His prime and leading wish is not for himself, for his own safety, for his own deliverance from danger; it is that “God” may be honored - that the name of God may be glorified - that... read more
Psalms 57:4. My soul is among lions I live in the midst of a generation of fierce and bloody men; I lie That is, I have my abode; among them that are set on fire Namely, of, or from hell, James 3:6, who are mere firebrands and incendiaries, that are continually breathing out their wrath and threatenings. Even the sons of men Whereby he explains what he meant by lions, and tells us that they were beasts in the shape of men; whose teeth With which they gnash upon me, and with which... read more
Psalms 57:5. Be thou exalted above the heavens That is, higher than the heavens, or to the highest degree possible. Glorify thy power and goodness, thy justice and faithfulness, by my deliverance; all which attributes are exposed to censure and reproach while thou sufferest the ungodly to oppress and triumph over the righteous, who put their trust in thee. Let thy glory be above all the earth Above all men upon earth, some of whom do now audaciously lift up themselves against thee, and... read more
men. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 . read more
Be Thou exalted. See the Structure. Figure of speech Cycloides. App-6 . See Psalms 57:11 . Compare similar Cycloides in Psalms 56:4 , Psalms 56:11 . read more
THE REFRAIN"Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens;Let thy glory be above all the earth."This refrain is the equivalent of the New Testament expression, "Hallowed be thy Name." "As used here it is both a weapon against the enemy and a victory within itself."[16] "The thought here is not that God might do something whereby he would become exalted, but that God already deserves to be exalted for what he has already done."[17] read more
Psalms 57:5. Be thou exalted, O God, &c.— "Manifest thyself to be the Lord of heaven and earth, by delivering me from this imminent danger." The verse may be rendered, Exalt, O God, above the heavens, above all the earth, thy glory. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 57:4
My soul is among lions (comp. Psalms 7:2 ; Psalms 10:9 ; Psalms 17:12 ; Psalms 22:21 , etc.). And I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men —literally, I lie on firebands, sons of men — whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. David occupies the cave (of Adullam?), while around him prowl lion-like men, whose fury is like that of firebrands, who threaten to devour him with their sharp teeth, and to pierce his soul with their... read more