Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.”
for I take refuge in You.
I will seek refuge in the shadow of Your wings
until danger passes.
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director; set to
Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me,
For my soul
And in the
Until destruction
King James Version
{To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.} 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.
International Standard Version
Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, for in you I have placed my trust. Even in the shadow of your wings will I find my refuge until this calamity passes.
A Conservative Version
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in thee. Yea, in the shadow of thy wings I will take refuge until calamities be passed by.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
For my soul finds shelter and safety in You,
And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge and be confidently secure
Until destruction passes by.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician. 'Destroy not.' Of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul in the cave.} Be gracious unto me, O God, be gracious unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings do I take refuge, until the calamities be overpast.
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer, Thou wilt not destroy, to David a poem in his fleeing from the face of Saul in the cave. Compassionate me, O God, compassionate me: for in thee my soul put trust, and in the shadow of thy wings I will put my trust till calamity shall pass by.
King James 2000
[To the Chief Musician, altaschith. A michtam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.] Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusts in you: yea, in the shadow of your wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities have passed.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, because in you my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge until destruction passes by.
Modern King James verseion
To the Chief Musician. Do not destroy. A secret treasure of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me; for my soul trusts in You; yea, in the shadow of Your wings I will make my hiding-place, until these great troubles pass by.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the Chanter, Destroy Not, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave} Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me, for my soul trusteth in thee: and under the shadow of thy wings shall be my refuge, until this tyranny be overpast.
NET Bible
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me! For in you I have taken shelter. In the shadow of your wings I take shelter until trouble passes.
New Heart English Bible
Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
The Emphasized Bible
Show me favour, O God, Show me favour, For, in thee, hath my soul sought refuge, - And, in the shadow of thy wings, will I seek refuge, Until the storm of ruin pass by.
Webster
To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yes, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities are overpast.
World English Bible
Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Themes
God » Overshadowing providence shelters God's people » In time of trouble
God » Overshadowing of » In time of trouble
Music » Micahtam » A musical term in the titles of
Music » Al-taschith » It appears in the titles of
Overshadowing providence » Shelters God's people » In time of trouble
divine Overshadowing » Shelters God's people » In time of trouble
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Calamity
divine Providence » Overshadowing shelters God's people » In time of trouble
The Lord as a Shadow » Shelters God's people » In time of trouble
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 57:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Call For God's Protection
1 For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.”
for I take refuge in You.
I will seek refuge in the shadow of Your wings
until danger passes.
to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
Cross References
Psalm 91:4
you will take refuge under His wings.
His faithfulness will be a protective shield.
Isaiah 26:20
and close your doors behind you.
Hide for a little while until the wrath has passed.
Ruth 2:12
May the Lord reward you for what you have done,
Psalm 36:7
that people take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.
Psalm 56:1
For the choir director: according to “A Silent Dove Far Away.”
he fights and oppresses me all day long.
Psalm 63:7
I will rejoice in the shadow of Your wings.
Psalm 2:12
and you will perish in your rebellion,
for His
All those who take refuge in Him
Psalm 9:10
because You have not abandoned
those who seek You, Yahweh.
Psalm 13:5
my heart will rejoice in Your deliverance.
Psalm 17:7-8
Savior of all who seek refuge
from those who rebel against Your right hand.
Psalm 59:1
For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.”
protect me from those who rise up against me.
Psalm 61:4
and take refuge under the shelter of Your wings.
Psalm 69:13-16
my prayer to You is for a time of favor.
In Your abundant, faithful love, God,
answer me with Your sure salvation.
Psalm 91:1
The one who lives under the protection of the Most High
dwells in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:9
the Most High—your dwelling place,
Psalm 119:76-77
as You promised Your servant.
Psalm 125:1
A song of ascents.
It cannot be shaken; it remains forever.
Isaiah 50:10
listening to the voice of His Servant?
Who among you walks in darkness,
and has no light?
Let him trust in the name of Yahweh;
let him lean on his God.
Matthew 24:22
James 5:10-11
Brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name as an example of suffering and patience.
Revelation 7:14
I said to him, “Sir,
Then he told me:
They washed their robes and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb.
Revelation 21:4
Death will no longer exist;
grief, crying, and pain will exist no longer,
because the previous things
1 Samuel 22:1
So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam.
1 Samuel 24:3
When Saul came to the sheep pens along the road, a cave was there, and he went in to relieve himself.
1 Samuel 24:8
After that, David got up, went out of the cave, and called to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed to the ground in homage.
Psalm 58:1
For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.”
Do you judge people fairly?
Psalm 142:1
A Davidic Maskil. When he was in the cave.
I plead aloud to the Lord for mercy.
Isaiah 10:25
In just a little while My wrath will be spent and My anger will turn to their destruction.”
Luke 13:34
John 16:20