Psa 57 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 57:1-11: Ps 57 The psalmist’s cry for mercy and protection quickly turns into an affirmation of trust and confidence in the Lord (57:1-4 ). When the wicked fall into their own traps (57:6 ), the psalmist will praise the Lord (57:7-10 ). 57:title David ... fled from Saul and went into the cave: See 1 Sam 22:1 or Ps 24:1-8 . 57:1 shadow of your wings: As a bird protects its young, God protects the one who trusts in him (see 17:8 ).

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‏ Psalms 57

Summary for Ps 57:1-11: Ps 57 ^a The psalmist’s cry for mercy and protection quickly turns into an affirmation of trust and confidence in the Lord (57:1-4 ^b). When the wicked fall into their own traps (57:6 ^c), the psalmist will praise the Lord (57:7-10 ^d).
57:title ^e David ... fled from Saul and went into the cave: See 1 Sam 22:1 ^f or Ps 24:1-8 ^g.
57:1 ^h shadow of your wings: As a bird protects its young, God protects the one who trusts in him (see 17:8 ⁱ).