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Psalm 57

Psalm 57:7

In You My Soul Takes Refuge · Psalm 57:1–11
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Translations

Modern
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
Traditional
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
Literal
…my heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
Latin
Paratum cor meum, Deus, paratum cor meum; cantabo, et psalmum dicam.

Original

Hebrew
English
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.

Notes

Psalms 57:7–8

The psalmist is sure that God will stop the night of evil (compare Psalm 56:13).

Psalms 57:7–11

This section is repeated with a few changes in Psalm 108:1–5.

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 The Heart in the Psalms

Parallels

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

Glossary

Adullam, Adullamite Al-Taschith David Glory Mercy Michtam Miktam Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflicted Saints: should Praise God Character of the Renewed Heart: Fixed on God Character: Firmness of Decision: David Heart: Unclassified Scriptures Descriptive of the Seat of the Affections Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Stability of Character Testimony: Religious, Exemplified