Psalm Fifty Seven
by Dr. Henry M. Morris
(taken from the Defender's Study Bible)
To the chief Musician, Al-Taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.
Al-taschith. “Al-taschith” means “Destroy not.” It is used in the headings of Psalms 57, 58, 59 and 75. This historical reference in the title is to 1 Samuel 22:1-5, when David was in the cave of Adullam.
shadow of thy wings. This striking phrase occurs four times in the Psalms (17:8; 36:7; 57:1; 63:7).
Psalm 57:2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
Psalm 57:5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
Psalm 57:7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
Psalm 57:8 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
my glory. See note on Psalm 16:9.
Psalm 57:9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
Psalm 57:10 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
Psalm 57:11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.