Psalms 57 · Verse 5

Psalms 57:5

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
Psalms 57:5, King James Version

Psalms 57:5 in other translations

BSBBe exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.
WEBBe exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above all the earth!
ASVBe thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let thy glory be above all the earth.
YLTBe Thou exalted above the heavens, O God, Above all the earth Thine honour.
DARBYBe exalted above the heavens, OGod; let thy glory be above all the earth!
BBEO God, be lifted up higher than the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
WebsterBe thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.

What does Psalms 57:5 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
5. This doxology illustrates his view of the connection of his deliverance with God's glory.

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens - Let the glory of thy mercy and truth be seen in the heavens above, and in the earth beneath. Several of the fathers apply what is said above to the passion of our Lord, and what is said here to his resurrection.

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…

Read the full comment on Psalms 57:1-6 →

Psalms 57:5 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.

ר֣וּמָהRu.mahbe exalted !H7311
עַל\־'al-aboveH5921
הַשָּׁמַ֣יִםha.sha.Ma.yimthe heavensH8064
אֱלֹהִ֑ים'E.lo.HimO GodH430
עַ֖ל'al[be] overH5921
כָּל\־kol-allH3605
הָאָ֣רֶץha.'A.retzthe earthH776
כְּבוֹדֶֽךָ\׃ke.vo.De.khaglory yourH3519

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

Cross references for Psalms 57:5

  • Habakkuk 2:14

    For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.

  • Isaiah 6:3

    And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

  • Psalms 72:19

    And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

  • Numbers 14:21

    But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.

  • Psalms 57:11

    Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.

  • Psalms 108:4-5

    For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;

  • Psalms 113:4-6

    The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high, Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

  • Habakkuk 3:3

    God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.

  • Psalms 148:13

    Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.

  • Psalms 8:1

    To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.

  • Matthew 6:9-10

    After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

  • Isaiah 2:11

    The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Be thou.
11; 21:13; 108:4,5; 1Ch 29:1; Isa 2:11,17; 12:4; 37:20; Mt 6:9,10
above.
8:1; 113:4-6
thy glory.
72:19; 148:13; Nu 14:21; Isa 6:3; Hab 2:14; 3:3

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Context

  • Psalms 57:4

    My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

  • Psalms 57:5

    Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.

  • Psalms 57:6

    They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.

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Psalms 57:5 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Ensálzate sobre los cielos, oh Dios; sobre toda la tierra tu gloria.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Mon âme est au milieu de lions; je suis couché parmi ceux qui soufflent des flammes, – les fils des hommes, dont les dents sont des lances et des flèches, et la langue une épée aiguë.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Erhebe dich über die Himmel, o Gott! über der ganzen Erde sei deine Herrlichkeit!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Furor illis secundum similitudinem serpentis, sicut aspidis surdæ et obturantis aures suas,