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unto God that performeth <i>all things</i> for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/57.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs <i>all things</i> for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/57.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes <i>all things</i> for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/57.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/57.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes <i>all things</i> for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/57.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I will call to God Most High, To God who accomplishes <i>all things</i> for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/57.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I will cry to God Most High, Who accomplishes <i>all things</i> on my behalf [for He completes my purpose in His plan].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/57.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I call to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/57.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I call to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/57.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I will cry unto God Most High, Unto God that performeth all things for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/57.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I pray to you, my protector. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/57.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I will cry unto God Most High; unto God that performeth all things for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/57.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I call to God Most High, to the God who does everything for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/57.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I call to God, the Most High, to God, who supplies my every need. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/57.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I call upon the God Most High; to the God who completes what he began in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/57.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I cry out for help to the sovereign God, to the God who vindicates me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/57.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/57.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I will cry to God most high; to God that performeth all things for me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/57.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/57.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/57.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I call to God Most High, "" To God [who] is perfecting for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/57.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I call to God Most High, To God who is perfecting for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/57.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I will call to God the Most High; to God he completed for me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/57.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I will cry to God the most High; to God who hath done good to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/57.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 56:3>I will cry out to God Most High, to God who has been kind to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/57.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I call to God Most High, to God who provides for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/57.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/57.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I will cry to God most High, to God my Saviour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/57.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall call to God, The Highest, and to God my Savior.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/57.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I will cry unto God Most high; Unto God that accomplisheth it for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/57.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I will cry to God most high; the God who has benefited me. Pause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/57-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=6723" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">In You My Soul Takes Refuge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: ’eq·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">I cry out</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: lê·lō·hîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">to God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5945.htm" title="5945: ‘el·yō·wn (Adj-ms) -- An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme. From alah; an elevation, i.e. Lofty; as title, the Supreme.">Most High,</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: lā·’êl (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">to God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1584.htm" title="1584: gō·mêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To end, come to an end, complete. A primitive root; to end.">who fulfills</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāy (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">His purpose for me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Psalm 138:8</a></span><br />The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a></span><br />being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-3.htm">Psalm 138:3</a></span><br />On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a></span><br />I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></span><br />In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-7.htm">Psalm 138:7</a></span><br />If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a></span><br />And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-5.htm">Psalm 37:5</a></span><br />Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a></span><br />For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Psalm 33:11</a></span><br />The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-2.htm">Job 42:2</a></span><br />“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></span><br />so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I will cry to God most high; to God that performes all things for me.</p><p class="hdg">God most</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-2.htm">Psalm 56:2</a></b></br> Mine enemies would daily swallow <i>me</i> up: for <i>they be</i> many that fight against me, O thou most High.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/136-2.htm">Psalm 136:2,3</a></b></br> O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></b></br> For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name <i>is</i> Holy; I dwell in the high and holy <i>place</i>, with him also <i>that is</i> of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.</p><p class="hdg">that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Psalm 138:8</a></b></br> The LORD will perfect <i>that which</i> concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, <i>endureth</i> for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/26-12.htm">Isaiah 26:12</a></b></br> LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a></b></br> Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform <i>it</i> until the day of Jesus Christ:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Accomplishes</a> <a href="/psalms/56-9.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/job/14-6.htm">Fulfills</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Fulfils</a> <a href="/psalms/56-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Perfecting</a> <a href="/job/23-14.htm">Performeth</a> <a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Requests</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/23-20.htm">Accomplishes</a> <a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Fulfills</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Fulfils</a> <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Perfecting</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-10.htm">Performeth</a> <a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/86-6.htm">Requests</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 57</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">David in prayer fleeing unto God, complains of his dangerous case</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">He encourages himself to praise God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/57.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/57.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I cry out to God Most High</b><br>This phrase reflects a deep sense of urgency and dependence on God. The title "God Most High" emphasizes God's supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation. This title is used throughout the Old Testament, notably in <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a>, where Melchizedek blesses Abram, highlighting God's supremacy. The act of crying out suggests a personal and intimate relationship with God, where the psalmist seeks divine intervention and guidance. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, crying out to God was a common practice in times of distress, reflecting trust in God's power to deliver.<p><b>to God who fulfills His purpose for me</b><br>This part of the verse underscores the belief in God's providential care and the assurance that God has a specific plan for each individual. The concept of God fulfilling His purpose is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a>, where God declares His plans for welfare and hope. Theologically, this reflects the doctrine of divine sovereignty and purpose, suggesting that God orchestrates events in accordance with His will. This assurance can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfilled God's purpose through His life, death, and resurrection, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/17-4.htm">John 17:4</a>, where Jesus speaks of completing the work given to Him by the Father.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of this Psalm, who is traditionally believed to have written it while fleeing from King Saul. David's life was marked by moments of deep distress and reliance on God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god_most_high.htm">God Most High (El Elyon)</a></b><br>A title for God that emphasizes His supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation. It reflects the belief in God's ultimate power and control over the universe.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cave_of_adullam.htm">Cave of Adullam</a></b><br>While not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">Psalm 57</a> is often associated with David's time hiding in the cave of Adullam, a place of refuge during his flight from Saul.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is in control of all circumstances. Just as David trusted God to fulfill His purpose, we too can trust in God's sovereign plan for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purpose_and_fulfillment.htm">Purpose and Fulfillment</a></b><br>Understand that God has a specific purpose for each of us. Our role is to seek His will and trust that He will bring it to completion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_dependence.htm">Prayer and Dependence</a></b><br>Like David, we should cry out to God in times of trouble, relying on His strength and guidance rather than our own understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a></b><br>Even in difficult situations, maintain faith that God is working for our good and His glory, using every circumstance to shape us according to His purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_57.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 57</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_91_contradict_job's_suffering.htm">In light of biblical accounts where the righteous do suffer (e.g., Job), does Psalm 91 contradict other Scriptures regarding God's protection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'michtam'_mean_in_psalms.htm">What is the meaning of Michtam in the Psalms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_82_1_fit_with_deut._6_4.htm">How can a 'divine council' (Psalm 82:1) fit with passages claiming there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_91_7_align_with_believers'_suffering.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 91:7 with the countless believers throughout history who have suffered widespread destruction and calamities?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/57.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Peformeth all things for me.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">completes for </span>me, which may be explained from the analogy of <a href="/psalms/138-8.htm" title="The LORD will perfect that which concerns me: your mercy, O LORD, endures for ever: forsake not the works of your own hands.">Psalm 138:8</a>. But as the LXX. and Vulg. have "my benefactor" (reading <span class= "ital">gom?l </span>for <span class= "ital">gom?r</span>) we may adopt that emendation.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/57.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I will cry unto God most High.</span> In the original, "unto <span class="accented">Elohim</span> '<span class="accented">elyon"</span> - an expression which only occurs here and in <a href="/psalms/78-56.htm">Psalm 78:56</a>. <span class="accented">El elyon</span>, however, occurs in <a href="/psalms/78-45.htm">Psalm 78:45</a>; as in <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18, 19, 22</a>, and <span class="accented">Jehovah</span> '<span class="accented">elyon</span> in Psalm 7:18 <span class="pc_st_rem">[</span>Psalm 7:17<span class="pc_st_rem">]</span>. <span class="cmt_word">Unto God that performeth all things for me</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Psalm 138:8</a>). God "accomplishes" for his saints whatever is good for them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/57-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I cry out</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֭קְרָא</span> <span class="translit">(’eq·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to God</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵֽאלֹהִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(lê·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Most High,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶלְי֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(‘el·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5945.htm">Strong's 5945: </a> </span><span class="str2">An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to God</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֝אֵ֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who fulfills</span><br /><span class="heb">גֹּמֵ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(gō·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1584.htm">Strong's 1584: </a> </span><span class="str2">To end, come to an end, complete</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His purpose for me.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/57-2.htm">Psalm 57:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/57-2.htm">Psalm 57:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/57-2.htm">Psalm 57:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/57-2.htm">Psalm 57:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/57-2.htm">Psalm 57:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/57-2.htm">Psalm 57:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/57-2.htm">Psalm 57:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/57-2.htm">Psalm 57:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/57-2.htm">Psalm 57:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/57-2.htm">Psalm 57:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/57-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 57:2 I cry out to God Most High (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 57:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 57:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/57-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 57:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 57:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>