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Psalms 57

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 57 of 150

1 To the chief musician. Do not destroy. A secret treasure of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be gracious to me, for my soul seeks refuge in You; yea, in the shadow of Your wings I will seek refuge, until the destructions pass over.

2 I will cry to God Most High, to God who works for me.

3 He shall send from Heaven and save me; He will shame the one who crushes me. Selah. God shall send His kindness and His truth.

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Chapter Summary

David prays about his dangerous case. To the chief musician. Do not destroy. A secret treasure of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

Key Hebrew Words

חָסָה seek refuge H2620 · TWOT 700
חֶ֫סֶד kindness H2617 · TWOT 698a
אֱמֶת truth, faithfulness H571 · TWOT 116k
כָּבוֹד glory H3519 · TWOT 943e
נֶ֫פֶשׁ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a
זָמַר sing praise H2167 · TWOT 558

People & Context

David

The psalmist, fleeing from Saul in the cave, crying to God Most High for refuge

Saul

The king David fled from, named in the superscription as the pursuer he hides from in the cave

Timeline

Hiding in the Cave

David flees from Saul into a cave, seeking refuge in the shadow of God's wings until destruction passes.

Psalms 57:1
Enemies in their Own Pit

Enemies prepare a net and dig a pit for David's steps, but fall into it themselves.

Psalms 57:6

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