Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the Chanter, Destroy Not, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave} Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me, for my soul trusteth in thee: and under the shadow of thy wings shall be my refuge, until this tyranny be overpast.
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director; set to
Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me,
For my soul
And in the
Until destruction
King James Version
{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.
Holman Bible
For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.”
for I take refuge in You.
I will seek refuge in the shadow of Your wings
until danger passes.
International Standard Version
Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, for in you I have placed my trust. Even in the shadow of your wings will I find my refuge until this calamity passes.
A Conservative Version
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in thee. Yea, in the shadow of thy wings I will take refuge until calamities be passed by.
American Standard Version
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until these calamities be overpast.
Amplified
For my soul finds shelter and safety in You,
And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge and be confidently secure
Until destruction passes by.
Bible in Basic English
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me; for the hope of my soul is in you: I will keep myself safely under the shade of your wings, till these troubles are past.
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul in the cave.} Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take refuge, until the calamities be overpast.
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer, Thou wilt not destroy, to David a poem in his fleeing from the face of Saul in the cave. Compassionate me, O God, compassionate me: for in thee my soul put trust, and in the shadow of thy wings I will put my trust till calamity shall pass by.
King James 2000
[To the Chief Musician, altaschith. A michtam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.] Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusts in you: yea, in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities have passed.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, because in you my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge until destruction passes by.
Modern King James verseion
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 merciful to me; for my soul trusts in You; yea, in the shadow of Your wings I will make my hiding-place, until these great troubles pass by.
NET Bible
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me! For in you I have taken shelter. In the shadow of your wings I take shelter until trouble passes.
New Heart English Bible
Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
The Emphasized Bible
Show me favour, O God, Show me favour, For, in thee, hath my soul sought refuge, - And, in the shadow of thy wings, will I seek refuge, Until the storm of ruin pass by.
Webster
To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yes, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities are overpast.
World English Bible
Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
Youngs Literal Translation
To the Overseer. -- 'Destroy not.' -- A secret treasure of David, in his fleeing from the face of Saul into a cave. Favour me, O God, favour me, For in Thee is my soul trusting, And in the shadow of Thy wings I trust, Until the calamities pass over.
Themes
God » Overshadowing providence shelters God's people » In time of trouble
God » Overshadowing of » In time of trouble
Music » Micahtam » A musical term in the titles of
Music » Al-taschith » It appears in the titles of
Overshadowing providence » Shelters God's people » In time of trouble
divine Overshadowing » Shelters God's people » In time of trouble
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Calamity
divine Providence » Overshadowing shelters God's people » In time of trouble
The Lord as a Shadow » Shelters God's people » In time of trouble
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 57:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Call For God's Protection
1 {To the Chanter, Destroy Not, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave} Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me, for my soul trusteth in thee: and under the shadow of thy wings shall be my refuge, until this tyranny be overpast. 2 I will call unto the Most High God, even unto the God that shall perform the cause which I have in hand.
Cross References
Psalm 91:4
He shall defend thee under his wings, that thou mayest be safe under his feathers: his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Isaiah 26:20
So go now my people into thy chamber, and shut the door to thee, and suffer now the twinkling of an eye, till the wrath be overpast.
Ruth 2:12
The LORD recompense thee thy doing, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel unto whom thou art come, to trust under his wings."
Psalm 36:7
How excellent is thy mercy, O God! And the children of men shall put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
Psalm 56:1
{To the chanter, upon the domme stock dove, which flyeth far off: Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath} Be merciful unto me, O God, for men will tread me down: they are daily fighting and troubling me.
Psalm 63:7
For thou hast been my helper, and under the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and so ye perish from the right way. For his wrath shall be kindled shortly: blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Psalm 9:10
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee; for thou, LORD, hast never failed them that seek thee.
Psalm 13:5
But my trust is in thy mercy, and my heart is joyful in thy salvation.
Psalm 17:7-8
Show thy marvelous loving-kindness, thou that art the Saviour of them which put their trust in thee, from such as resist thy righthand.
Psalm 59:1
{To the Chanter, Destroy Not, Michtam of David, when Saul sent to watch the house, to the intent to kill him} Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God, and defend me from them that rise up against me.
Psalm 61:4
I will dwell in thy tabernacle forever and my trust shall be under the covering of thy wings. Selah.
Psalm 69:13-16
But, LORD, I make my prayer unto thee in an acceptable time. Hear me, O God, in the multitude of thy mercy, even in the truth of thy salvation.
Psalm 91:1
Whoso dwelleth under the defense of the most high, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:9
For thou, LORD, art my hope; thou hast set thine house of defense very high.
Psalm 119:76-77
O let thy merciful kindness be my comfort, according to the promise that thou hast made unto thy servant.
Psalm 125:1
{A song of the stairs} They that put their trust in the LORD are even as the mount Zion, which may not be removed, but standeth fast forever.
Isaiah 50:10
Therefore, whoso feareth the LORD among you, let him hear the voice of his servant. Who so walketh in darkness, and no light shineth upon him, let him trust in the LORD and hold him by his God.
Matthew 24:22
Yea, and except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: But for the chosens' sake, those days shall be shortened.
James 5:10-11
Take, my brethren, the prophets: for an example of suffering adversity, and of long patience, which spake in the name of the Lord.
Revelation 7:14
And I said unto him, "Lord, thou knowest." And he said unto me, "These are they which came out of great tribulation and made their garments large, and made them white in the blood of the lamb:
Revelation 21:4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, neither crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the old things are gone.
1 Samuel 22:1
And David departed thence and escaped, and came unto the cave of Adullam. When his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went thither to him.
1 Samuel 24:3
And he came to the flocks of the sheep by a wayside where was a cave. And Saul went in to cover his feet. And David and his men sat along by the sides of the cave.
1 Samuel 24:8
And when Saul was up out of the cave and gone away, David arose and went out of the cave and cried after Saul, saying, "My lord king!" And Saul looked behind him. And David stooped to the earth and bowed himself,
Psalm 58:1
{To the Chanter, Michtam of David} If your minds be upon righteousness in deed, then judge the thing that is right, O ye sons of men.
Psalm 142:1
{The Instruction of David, a prayer when he was in the cave} I cry unto the LORD with my voice; yea, even unto the LORD do I make my supplication.
Isaiah 10:25
But soon after shall my wrath and mine indignation be fulfilled against their blasphemies.
Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest prophets, and stonest them that are sent to thee: how often would I have gathered thy children together, as the hen gathereth her nest under her wings, but ye would not.
John 16:20
Verily, verily I say unto you, Ye shall weep and lament, and the world shall rejoice. Ye shall sorrow: but your sorrow shall be turned to joy.