Psalms 57 · Verse 2

Psalms 57:2

I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
Psalms 57:2, King James Version

Psalms 57:2 in other translations

BSBI cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
WEBI cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
ASVI will cry unto God Most High, Unto God that performeth all things for me.
YLTI call to God Most High, To God who is perfecting for me.
DARBYI will call unto God, the Most High; unto God that performeth all for me.
BBEI will send up my cry to the Most High God; to God who does all things for me.
WebsterI will cry to God most high; to God that performeth all things for me.

What does Psalms 57:2 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2. performeth--or, completes what He has begun.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 2 I will cry unto God most high - He is the Most High; and therefore far above all my enemies, though the prince of the power of the air be at their head. Unto God, לאל lael, unto the strong Good, one against whom no human or diabolic might can prevail. David felt his own weakness, and he knew the strength of his adversaries; and therefore he views God under those attributes and characters which were suited to his state. This is a great secret in the Christian life; few pray to God wisely; though they may do it fervently. That performeth all things for me - Who works for me; גמר gomer, he who completes for me, and will bring all to a happy issue.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 57:1-6

All David's dependence is upon God. The most eminent believers need often repeat the publican's prayer, "God be merciful to me a sinner." But if our souls trust in the Lord, this may assure us, in our utmost dangers, that our calamities will at length be overpast, and in the mean time, by faith and prayer, we must make him our refuge. Though God be most high, yet he condescends so low, as to take care that all…

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Psalms 57:2 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

אֶ֭קְרָא'Ek.ra'I call outH7121
לֵֽאלֹהִ֣יםle.lo.Himto GodH430
עֶלְי֑וֹןel.YonMost HighH5945
לָ֝אֵ֗לla.'Elto <the> GodH410
גֹּמֵ֥רgo.Mer[who] avengesH1584
עָלָֽי\׃'a.Laion meH5921

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 57:2

  • Psalms 138:8

    The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

  • Philippians 1:6

    Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

  • Hebrews 13:21

    Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

  • Isaiah 26:12

    Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.

  • Psalms 136:2-3

    O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

  • Philippians 2:12

    Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

  • Isaiah 57:15

    For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

  • Psalms 56:2

    Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
God most.
56:2; 136:2,3; Isa 57:15
that.
138:8; Isa 26:12; Php 1:6; 2:12; Heb 13:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Psalms 57:1

    To the chief Musician, Al–taschith, 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.

  • Psalms 57:2

    I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.

  • Psalms 57:3

    He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.

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Psalms 57:2 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Clamaré al Dios Altísimo, al Dios que me favorece.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Use de grâce envers moi, ô Dieu! use de grâce envers moi; car en toi mon âme se réfugie, et sous l’ombre de tes ailes je me réfugie, jusqu’à ce que les calamités soient passées.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Zu Gott, dem Höchsten, will ich rufen, zu dem Gott, der es für mich vollendet.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Si vere utique justitiam loquimini, recta judicate, filii hominum.