Psalms 57:2

Prayer for Safety from Enemies

To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave.

1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me!
For my soul trusts in You;
^aAnd in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge,
^bUntil these calamities have passed by.

2 I will cry out to God Most High,
To God ^awho performs all things for me.

3 ^aHe shall send from heaven and save me;
He reproaches the one who¹ would swallow me up. Selah
God ^bshall send forth His mercy and His truth.

4 My soul is among lions;
I lie among the sons of men
Who are set on fire,
^aWhose teeth are spears and arrows,
And their tongue a sharp sword.

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Psalms 57:2

I will cry unto God most high - He is the Most High; and therefore far above all my enemies, though the prince of the power of the air be at their head.

Unto God, lael , unto the strong Good, one against whom no human or diabolic might can prevail. David felt his own weakness, and he knew the strength of his adversaries; and therefore he views God under those attributes and characters which were suited to his state. This is a great secret in the Christian life; few pray to God wisely; though they may do it fervently.

That performeth all things for me - Who works for me; gomer , he who completes for me, and will bring all to a happy issue.

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