Psalm 57:1
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Psalm 57
Praise and Assurance under Persecution
To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.
1 Be merciful to me, O God; be merciful to me,
for in you my soul takes refuge;
in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
until the destroying storms pass by.(A)
Psalm 57:1
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Psalm 57[a](A)
For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.[b] When he had fled from Saul into the cave.(B)
Footnotes
- Psalm 57:1 In Hebrew texts 57:1-11 is numbered 57:2-12.
- Psalm 57:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
Psalm 91:4
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4 he will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and defense.(A)
Psalm 91:4
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Psalm 69:13-16
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13 But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord.
At an acceptable time, O God,
in the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me.
With your faithful help(A) 14 rescue me
from sinking in the mire;
let me be delivered from my enemies
and from the deep waters.(B)
15 Do not let the flood sweep over me
or the deep swallow me up
or the Pit close its mouth over me.(C)
16 Answer me, O Lord, for your steadfast love is good;
according to your abundant mercy, turn to me.(D)
Psalm 69:13-16
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13 But I pray to you, Lord,
in the time of your favor;(A)
in your great love,(B) O God,
answer me with your sure salvation.
14 Rescue me from the mire,
do not let me sink;
deliver me from those who hate me,
from the deep waters.(C)
15 Do not let the floodwaters(D) engulf me
or the depths swallow me up(E)
or the pit close its mouth over me.(F)
16 Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love;(G)
in your great mercy turn to me.
Psalm 36:7
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7 How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings.(A)
Psalm 36:7
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Psalm 17:7-8
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7 Wondrously show your steadfast love,
O savior of those who seek refuge
from their adversaries at your right hand.(A)
8 Guard me as the apple of the eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings,(B)
Psalm 63:7
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7 for you have been my help,
and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.(A)
Psalm 63:7
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Psalm 61:4
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4 Let me abide in your tent forever,
find refuge under the shelter of your wings. Selah(A)
Psalm 61:4
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Footnotes
- Psalm 61:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 9:10
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10 And those who know your name put their trust in you,
for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.(A)
Psalm 9:10
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Psalm 91:1
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Psalm 91
Assurance of God’s Protection
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- 91.1 Traditional rendering of Heb Shaddai
Psalm 91:1
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Revelation 21:4
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4 he will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Death will be no more;
mourning and crying and pain will be no more,
for[a] the first things have passed away.”(A)
Footnotes
- 21.4 Other ancient authorities lack for
Revelation 21:4
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4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes.(A) There will be no more death’[a](B) or mourning or crying or pain,(C) for the old order of things has passed away.”(D)
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- Revelation 21:4 Isaiah 25:8
James 5:10-11
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10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 Indeed, we call blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about, for the Lord is compassionate and merciful.(A)
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James 5:10-11
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10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets(A) who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 As you know, we count as blessed(B) those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance(C) and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.(D) The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.(E)
Psalm 56:1
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Psalm 56
Trust in God under Persecution
To the leader: according to The Dove on Far-off Terebinths. Of David. A Miktam, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.
1 Be gracious to me, O God, for people trample on me;
all day long foes oppress me;
Psalm 56:1
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Psalm 56[a]
For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of David. A miktam.[b] When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.
Footnotes
- Psalm 56:1 In Hebrew texts 56:1-13 is numbered 56:2-14.
- Psalm 56:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
Ruth 2:12
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12 May the Lord reward you for your deeds, and may you have a full reward from the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge!”(A)
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Ruth 2:12
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12 May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord,(A) the God of Israel,(B) under whose wings(C) you have come to take refuge.(D)”
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