Psalm 57:2

Translations

Modern

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

Traditional

I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.

Literal

I will call out to El-Elyon, to God, who fulfills for me.

Latin

Clamabo ad Deum altissimum, Deum qui benefecit mihi.

Original

Hebrew

English

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

Notes

Psalms 57:2

God Most High (Hebrew Elohim-Elyon) is a common title for God. He is more powerful than all real or imagined supernatural beings (see Psalms 91:1; 97:9; Genesis 14:18–22).
who fulfills His purpose for me: Or who will end my [trouble], or who deals kindly with me.

Psalms 57:1–11

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).

Psalms 51:1–65:13

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.

Theme notes and profiles

David Melchizedek

Related verses

Psalm 138:8
The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.
Philippians 1:6
…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 13:21
…equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Isaiah 26:12
O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us.
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
Psalm 136:2–3
Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever.
Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
Psalm 56:2
My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.

Parallels

1 Samuel 22:1–5 Psalm 108:1–13 Psalm 142:1–7

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Adullam, Adullamite Al-Taschith David God, Names of Melchizedek Mercy Michtam Miktam Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified Performance Prayer: Importunity In Purpose in Life

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