Translations
Modern
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Traditional
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
Literal
Be lifted high above the heavens, O God, and above all the earth Your glory!
Latin
Exaltare super cælos, Deus, et super omnem terram gloria tua.
Original
Hebrew
English
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
Notes
God's glory reaches the entire universe, and people will praise his constant love and faithfulness.
This section is repeated with a few changes in Psalm 108:1–5.
The psalmist asks for mercy and protection, then expresses trust and confidence in the Lord (Psalm 57:1–4). When the wicked fall into their own traps (Psalm 57:6), the psalmist will praise the Lord (57:7–10).
These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.
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