←Psalm 57→BSB

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Key Terms

To Be Kindly Disposed 6 Kindness (Solidarity) 6 Truth (Faithfulness) 5 Seek Safety 4 Greatness 4 To Acknowledge 4 Save (Help) 3 Seek Refugue 2 Arrow 2 Glory (Presence of God) 2 Salvation Salvation (State) Save (Restore) Salvation (Physical) Salvation (Deliverance) Salvation (Rescuer) Save (Rescue) Salvation (Means) Saving (Means) Be Kind Kindness (Benevolence) Kindness (Graciousness) Kindness (Affection) Truthfulness Glory (Splendor) Praise (Glorify) Praise (Respect) Praise

Resources

Psalms Book Overview Adullam, Adullamite Articles Al-Taschith Articles Mercy Articles Michtam Articles

In You My Soul Takes Refuge

(1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalms 108:1–13; Psalms 142:1–7)

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.

ⓘ The psalmist’s cry for mercy and protection quickly...

The psalmist’s cry for mercy and protection quickly turns into an affirmation of trust and confidence in the Lord (57:1–4). When the wicked fall into their own traps (57:6), the psalmist will praise the Lord (57:7–10).
ⓘ See 1 Sam 22:1 or Ps 24:1–8.

See 1 Sam 22:1 or Ps 24:1–8.
1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy,for in You my soul takes refuge.In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelteruntil the danger has passed.2I cry out to God Most High,†to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
ⓘ These verses are a prayer for rescue from...

These verses are a prayer for rescue from powerful enemies. The metaphor of fierce lions describes human enemies; the psalmist feels unable to escape them without God’s intervention (see also 35:11–21; 124:6).
3He reaches down from heaven and saves me;He rebukes those who trample me.SelahGod sends forthHis loving devotion and His truth.4My soul is among the lions;I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows,whose tongues are sharp swords.
5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;may Your glory cover all the earth.
6They spread a net for my feet;my soul was despondent.They dug a pit before me,but they themselves have fallen into it!Selah
ⓘ This section is repeated with a few modifications...

This section is repeated with a few modifications in 108:1–5.
ⓘ The psalmist is confident that God will end...

The psalmist is confident that God will end the night of evil (cp. 56:13).
7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast.I will sing and make music.8Awake, my glory!†Awake, O harp and lyre!I will awaken the dawn.
9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations;I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
ⓘ God’s glory extends to the whole universe, as...

God’s glory extends to the whole universe, as will praise for his unfailing love and faithfulness.
10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens,and Your faithfulness to the clouds.11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;may Your glory cover all the earth.