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To the tune of &#8220Do Not Destroy.&#8221 Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. <a href="/nlt/psalms/57.htm">New Living Translation</a> Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by. <a href="/esv/psalms/57.htm">English Standard Version</a> Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. <a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/psalms/57.htm">King James Bible</a> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. 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. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/57.htm">New King James Version</a> To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed by. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/57.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the music director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by. <a href="/nasb/psalms/57.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the choir director; set to Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/57.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in Thee; And in the shadow of Thy wings I will take refuge, Until destruction passes by. <a href="/lsb/psalms/57.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the choir director. Al-tashheth. Of David. A Mikhtam. When he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by. <a href="/amp/psalms/57.htm">Amplified Bible</a> To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] “Do Not Destroy.” A Mikhtam of David. [A record of memorable thoughts of David] when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious and merciful to me, For my soul finds shelter and safety in You, And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge and be confidently secure Until destruction passes by. <a href="/csb/psalms/57.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David. When he fled before Saul into the cave. † Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, for I take refuge in you. I will seek refuge in the shadow of your wings until danger passes. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/57.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the choir director: &#8220Do Not Destroy.&#8221 A Davidic Miktam. When he fled before Saul into the cave. Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me, for I take refuge in You. I will seek refuge in the shadow of Your wings until danger passes. <a href="/asv/psalms/57.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until these calamities be overpast. <a href="/cev/psalms/57.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God Most High, have pity on me! Have mercy. I run to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings, I seek protection till danger dies down. <a href="/erv/psalms/57.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David: Michtam: when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, until these calamities be overpast. <a href="/gwt/psalms/57.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [For the choir director; [al tashcheth]; a [miktam] by David when he fled from Saul into the cave.] Have pity on me, O God. Have pity on me, because my soul takes refuge in you. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until destructive storms pass by. <a href="/gnt/psalms/57.htm">Good News Translation</a> Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, because I come to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings I find protection until the raging storms are over. <a href="/isv/psalms/57.htm">International Standard Version</a> Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, for in you I have placed my trust. Even in the shadow of your wings will I find my refuge until this calamity passes. <a href="/msb/psalms/57.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/psalms/57.htm">NET Bible</a> For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me! For in you I have taken shelter. In the shadow of your wings I take shelter until trouble passes. <a href="/nheb/psalms/57.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> [For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.] Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed. <a href="/wbt/psalms/57.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yes, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities are overpast. <a href="/web/psalms/57.htm">World English Bible</a> For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/57.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> TO THE OVERSEER. “DO NOT DESTROY.” A MIKTAM OF DAVID, IN HIS FLEEING FROM THE FACE OF SAUL INTO A CAVE. Favor me, O God, favor me, "" For my soul is trusting in You, "" And I trust in the shadow of Your wings, "" Until the calamities pass over. <a href="/ylt/psalms/57.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> To the Overseer. -- 'Destroy not.' -- A secret treasure of David, in his fleeing from the face of Saul into a cave. Favour me, O God, favour me, For in Thee is my soul trusting, And in the shadow of Thy wings I trust, Until the calamities pass over. <a href="/slt/psalms/57.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the overseer, Thou wilt not destroy, to David a poem in his fleeing from the face of Saul in the cave. Compassionate me, O God, compassionate me: for in thee my soul put trust, and in the shadow of thy wings I will put my trust till calamity shall pass by.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/57.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Unto the end, destroy not, for David, for an inscription of a title, when he fled from Saul into the cave Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me: for my soul trusteth in thee. And in the shadow of thy wings will I hope, until iniquity pass away. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/57.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 56:1>Unto the end. May you not destroy. Of David, with the inscription of a title, when he fled from Saul into a cave. <V 56:2>Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me. For my soul trusts in you. And I will hope in the shadow of your wings, until iniquity passes away. <a href="/nabre/psalms/57.htm">New American Bible</a> For the director. Do not destroy. A miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into a cave. [2] Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me. In you I seek refuge. In the shadow of your wings I seek refuge till harm pass by. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/57.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying storms pass by.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/57.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> BE merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; for my soul trusts in thee; yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge until these calamities be overpast. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/57.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Show mercy upon me, God, because it is in you that my soul hopes, and in the shadow of your wings I shall have refuge until trouble passes.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/57.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the Leader; Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David; Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me, For in Thee hath my soul taken refuge; Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I take refuge, Until calamities be overpast. <a href="/sep/psalms/57.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the end. Destroy not: by David, for a memorial, when he fled from the presence of Saul to the cave. Have mercy, upon me, O God, have mercy upon me: for my soul has trusted in thee: and in the shadow of thy wings will I hope, until the iniquity have passed away. <a href="/parallel/psalms/57-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=6699" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">In You My Soul Takes Refuge</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster. To the tune of</a> <a href="/hebrew/516.htm" title="516: ’al- (Adv) -- From 'al and shachath; Thou must not destroy; probably the opening words to a popular song."></a> <a href="/hebrew/516.htm" title="516: taš·ḥêṯ (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- From 'al and shachath; Thou must not destroy; probably the opening words to a popular song.">“Do Not Destroy.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/4387.htm" title="4387: miḵ·tām (N-ms) -- A technical term in psalm titles. From katham; an engraving, i.e. A poem.">A Miktam</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1272.htm" title="1272: bə·ḇā·rə·ḥōw (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To go through, flee. A primitive root; to bolt, i.e. Figuratively, to flee suddenly.">when he fled</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê·šā- (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: ’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/4631.htm" title="4631: bam·mə·‘ā·rāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A cave. From uwr; a cavern.">into the cave.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: ḥān·nê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore."> Have mercy on me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: ḥān·nê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">have mercy,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">in You</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/2620.htm" title="2620: ḥā·sā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To seek refuge. A primitive root; to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in.">takes refuge.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6738.htm" title="6738: ū·ḇə·ṣêl- (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A shadow. From tsalal; shade, whether literal or figurative.">In the shadow</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: kə·nā·p̄e·ḵā (N-fpc:: 2ms) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">of Your wings</a> <a href="/hebrew/2620.htm" title="2620: ’eḥ·seh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To seek refuge. A primitive root; to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in.">I will take shelter</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/1942.htm" title="1942: haw·wō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Desire, chasm, destruction. From hava'; desire; also ruin.">the danger</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ya·‘ă·ḇōr (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">has passed.</a> 2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a> He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. <a href="/psalms/17-8.htm">Psalm 17:8</a> Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings <a href="/psalms/36-7.htm">Psalm 36:7</a> How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings! <a href="/psalms/61-4.htm">Psalm 61:4</a> Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah <a href="/psalms/63-7.htm">Psalm 63:7</a> For You are my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings. <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a> For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. <a href="/psalms/142-5.htm">Psalm 142:5</a> I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Isaiah 25:4</a> For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall, <a href="/ruth/2-12.htm">Ruth 2:12</a> May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.” <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Luke 13:34</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/exodus/33-22.htm">Exodus 33:22</a> and when My glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by. <a href="/isaiah/32-2.htm">Isaiah 32:2</a> Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land. <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a> For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock. <a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a> You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me: for my soul trusts in you: yes, in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be over.A.<a href="/psalms/58-1.htm">Psalm 58:1</a> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David. Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?<a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1</a> To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.when<a href="/psalms/142-1.htm">Psalm 142:1</a> Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.<a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1</a> David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him.<a href="/1_samuel/24-3.htm">1 Samuel 24:3,8</a> And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave… be<a href="/psalms/56-1.htm">Psalm 56:1</a> To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath. Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.<a href="/psalms/69-13.htm">Psalm 69:13-16</a> But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation… <a href="/psalms/119-76.htm">Psalm 119:76,77</a> Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant… should<a href="/psalms/9-10.htm">Psalm 9:10</a> And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.<a href="/psalms/13-5.htm">Psalm 13:5</a> But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.<a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1</a> A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.shadow<a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Psalm 17:7,8</a> Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them… <a href="/psalms/36-7.htm">Psalm 36:7</a> How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.<a href="/psalms/61-4.htm">Psalm 61:4</a> I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. 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This phrase indicates that the psalm was intended for public worship and was to be directed by a leader of music. The role of the choirmaster was crucial in ancient Israelite worship, ensuring that the psalms were sung or recited in a manner that facilitated communal participation and reflection.To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” This likely refers to a well-known melody or musical style of the time. The use of specific tunes for psalms suggests a rich tradition of music in Israelite worship, where certain melodies were associated with particular themes or emotions.A Miktam of David, The term "Miktam" is not fully understood but is thought to denote a type of psalm or musical term. David, the attributed author, was a skilled musician and poet, and many psalms are ascribed to him. His life experiences, including his trials and triumphs, deeply influenced his writings.when he fled from Saul into the cave. This historical context refers to the period when David was pursued by King Saul, who sought to kill him out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. The cave likely refers to the Cave of Adullam or the caves at En Gedi, places of refuge for David. This setting underscores the themes of fear, trust, and divine protection.Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, David's plea for mercy reflects his recognition of God's sovereignty and his own need for divine intervention. This repetition emphasizes the urgency and depth of his request. It echoes other biblical instances where individuals seek God's mercy in times of distress.for in You my soul takes refuge. David expresses his trust in God as his ultimate protector. The concept of God as a refuge is a recurring theme in the Psalms, symbolizing safety and security amidst life's dangers. This trust is foundational to the believer's relationship with God.In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter This imagery evokes the protection and care of a mother bird for her young, a powerful metaphor for God's protective love. It is a recurring biblical motif, also seen in passages like <a href="/ruth/2-12.htm">Ruth 2:12</a> and <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a>, highlighting God's nurturing and safeguarding presence.until the danger has passed. David's faith is evident in his expectation that the current threat is temporary and that God's protection will see him through. This reflects a broader biblical theme of enduring faith and hope in God's deliverance, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures who faced trials.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The author of this psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often sought refuge in God during times of distress. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, depicted as a merciful protector and refuge for those in need. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_cave.htm">The Cave</a> While not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">Psalm 57</a> is traditionally linked to David's time hiding in a cave from King Saul, seeking God's protection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_mercy_is_our_refuge.htm">God's Mercy is Our Refuge</a> In times of distress, we are encouraged to seek God's mercy, recognizing that He is our ultimate refuge and protector. <a href="/topical/t/the_shadow_of_his_wings.htm">The Shadow of His Wings</a> The imagery of taking shelter under God's wings suggests intimacy, safety, and trust. We are invited to draw close to God and find peace in His presence. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_trials.htm">Endurance Through Trials</a> The phrase "until the danger has passed" reminds us that trials are temporary. Our focus should be on God's enduring protection rather than the fleeting nature of our troubles. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Taking refuge in God requires active faith. It involves trusting Him with our fears and uncertainties, believing that He will see us through.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_57.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 57</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_57_align_with_2_sam_11.htm">How does Psalm 57’s depiction of David’s unwavering trust align with other biblical passages that portray his moral failures (e.g., 2 Samuel 11)?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_psalm_57_depict_god_with_wings.htm">Why does Psalm 57 portray God with “wings” (Psalm 57:1) if much of Christian doctrine teaches that God is spirit and without physical form? </a> <a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_david's_cave_in_psalm_57.htm">If David truly wrote Psalm 57 while hiding in a cave, why is there no direct archaeological evidence confirming this event or location (Psalm 57:1)? </a> <a href="/q/what_musical_terms_are_used_in_psalms.htm">What musical terms are used in Psalms?</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>(1) Trusteth.--Better, has taken refuge. The future of the same verb occurs in the next clause.Shadow of thy wings.--See Note, <a href="/psalms/17-8.htm" title="Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of your wings,">Psalm 17:8</a>.Until these calamities.--Danger of destruction gives the feeling of the Hebrew better than "camities."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/57.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee (compare the preceding psalm, vers. 1 and 4). Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge (see the comment on Psalm 17:8; and comp. <a href="/psalms/36-7.htm">Psalm 36:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/61-4.htm">Psalm 61:4</a>; <a href="/psalms/63-7.htm">Psalm 63:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a>). The metaphor is first used in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-11.htm">Deuteronomy 32:11</a>. 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. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/57-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For the choirmaster. [To the tune of] לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent “Do Not Destroy.” תַּ֭שְׁחֵת (taš·ḥêṯ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_516.htm">Strong's 516: </a> destroy not', a phrase in Psalm titles A Miktam מִכְתָּ֑ם (miḵ·tām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4387.htm">Strong's 4387: </a> A technical term in psalm titles of David, לְדָוִ֣ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse when he fled בְּבָרְח֥וֹ (bə·ḇā·rə·ḥōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1272.htm">Strong's 1272: </a> To bolt, to flee suddenly from מִפְּנֵי־ (mip·pə·nê·šā-) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face Saul שָׁ֝א֗וּל (’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites into the cave. בַּמְּעָרָֽה׃ (bam·mə·‘ā·rāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4631.htm">Strong's 4631: </a> A cavern Have mercy on me, חָנֵּ֤נִי (ḥān·nê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore O God, אֱלֹהִ֨ים ׀ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative have mercy, חָנֵּ֗נִי (ḥān·nê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction in You בְךָ֮ (ḇə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> my soul נַ֫פְשִׁ֥י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion takes refuge. חָסָ֪יָה (ḥā·sā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2620.htm">Strong's 2620: </a> To flee for, protection, to confide in In the shadow וּבְצֵֽל־ (ū·ḇə·ṣêl-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6738.htm">Strong's 6738: </a> A shadow of Your wings כְּנָפֶ֥יךָ (kə·nā·p̄e·ḵā) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle I will take shelter אֶחְסֶ֑ה (’eḥ·seh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2620.htm">Strong's 2620: </a> To flee for, protection, to confide in until עַ֝֗ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the danger הַוּֽוֹת׃ (haw·wō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1942.htm">Strong's 1942: </a> Desire, chasm, destruction has passed. יַעֲבֹ֥ר (ya·‘ă·ḇōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 57:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/56-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 56:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 56:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/57-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 57:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 57:2" /></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>