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Psalms 57:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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.

Psalms 57:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 57:1

Theological / Devotional

Be merciful. See Ps. 56:1, 3, 4. Verses 1–5 constitute the first section of the psalm.

Shadow of thy wings. See on Ps. 17:8; cf. Ruth 2:12; Matt. 23:37. The tender affection for God here expressed is entirely unlike the attitude of the heathen toward their pagan gods.

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