Psalm 57:1-2
1599 Geneva Bible
57 1 David being in the desert of Ziph, where the inhabitants did betray him, and at length in the same cave with Saul, 2 Calleth most earnestly unto God, with full confidence that he will perform his promise, and take his cause in hand. 5 Also that he will show his glory in the heavens and the earth against his cruel enemies. 9 Therefore doth he render laud and praise.
To him that excelleth. [a]Destroy not. A Psalm of David on Michtam. (A)When he fled from Saul in the cave.
1 Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy upon me; for my soul trusteth in thee, and in the shadow of thy wings will I [b]trust, till these [c]afflictions overpass.
2 I will call unto the most high God, even the God, that [d]performeth his promise toward me.
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- Psalm 57:1 This was either the beginning of a certain song, or the words which David uttered when he stayed his affection.
- Psalm 57:1 Or, dwell most safely.
- Psalm 57:1 He compareth the afflictions which God layeth upon his children, to a storm that cometh and goeth.
- Psalm 57:2 Who leaveth not his works begun imperfect.
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