Psalms 57:1

KJV

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, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Psalms Chapter 57 connects to 10 cross-references. A Miktam of David attributed to his flight from Saul in a cave, calling for divine mercy. David takes refuge in God's shadow while his soul is bowed down, surrounded by lions. A refrain of praise interrupts the lament: 'Be …

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Other Translations

ASV

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.

YLT

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.

BBE

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.

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