Psalms 57:2
“I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.”
Psalms 57:2 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I will cry to God the most High; to God who hath done good to me.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I will cry unto God Most High, Unto God that performeth all things for me.
- DARBYDarby
- I will call unto God, the Most High; unto God that performeth all for me.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I call to God Most High, To God who is perfecting for me.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes all things for me.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes all things for me.
Context: Psalms 57
1{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.
2I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
3He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
4My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
About Psalms 57: A Cry for Mercy in a Time of Trouble
In Psalm 57, David pleads for God's mercy and protection during a time of great distress. He declares his trust in God's faithfulness and praises Him for His steadfast love and faithfulness. David ends the psalm with a declaration of his intention to praise and thank God among the nations.
Commentary
This psalm is a beautiful and powerful expression of trust in God in times of trouble. David's trust in God's faithfulness and love is evident throughout the psalm, even as he faces his enemies and danger. His declaration of God's greatness and his intention to praise Him in all situations is a powerful reminder of the importance of trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, no matter what we face. This psalm is a poignant reminder of God's love and faithfulness to His people, and His promise to be with us always, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.