Psalm 57

Psalm 57 is the 57th psalm of the Book of Psalms, in the Bible. In the slightly different numbering system of the Greek Septuagint version of the Bible, and in the Latin Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 56. It is attributed to King David.

This article uses Hebrew (Masoretic) psalm numbering. Psalm 57 in Greek (Septuagint or Vulgate) numbering corresponds to Psalm 58 in Hebrew numbering.
Scroll of the Psalms

Structure

The Psalm consists of two parts. In the first, verses 1-6, David gives expression to the anxiety which he felt, imploring Divine assistance against Saul and his other enemies. In the second part, verses 7-11, he proceeds upon the confident expectation of deliverance, and stirs up his soul to the exercise of praise.[1]

Authorship

The Psalm is described as a Michtam of David,[2][3] when he fled from the face of Saul,[4][5] in the cave.[6][7] It was addressed to a leader of Worship.

Possibly this psalm was sung to a melody known as “Do Not Destroy” although there is considerable uncertainty about this. A number of translations have chosen to transliterate the Hebrew expression—“al tashheth” (Tanakh) and “Al-tashheth” (Margolis).[8] The same directive, "Do Not Destroy", can be found in the headings of Psalm 58 [9] and Psalm 59.[10]

Uses

Judaism

References
  1. Calvin's Commentaries, Vol. 9: Psalms, Part II, tr. by John King, [1847-50], at sacred-texts.com.
  2. Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary, Psalm 57.
  3. Gordon Churchyard, Psalm 57 Notes on Psalm 57.
  4. Spurgeon, C., The Treasury of David Archived 2014-11-08 at the Wayback Machine.
  5. Psalm 57 Overview.
  6. 1 Samuel 22
  7. 1 Samuel 24.
  8. Psalm 57 at Werner Bible Commentary.
  9. Psalm 58: New Revised Standard Version
  10. Psalm 59: New Revised Standard Version
  11. The Complete Artscroll Machzor for Rosh Hashanah page 321
  • Psalm 57 in Hebrew and English - Mechon-mamre
  • Psalm 57 King James Bible - Wikisource
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