Psalms 57:3
Psalms 57:3 in Multiple Translations
He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
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.
He will send from heaven, and save me, When he that would swallow me up reproacheth; [Selah God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.
He will send from heaven, and take me from the power of him whose desire is for my destruction. God will send out his mercy and his good faith.
From heaven he sends his help, and he saves me. He defeats those who persecute me. Selah. God sends me his unfailing love, showing he is completely trustworthy.
He will send from heauen, and saue me from the reproofe of him that would swallowe me. Selah. God wil send his mercy, and his trueth.
He sendeth from the heaven, and saveth me, He reproached — who is panting after me. Selah. God sendeth forth His kindness and His truth.
He will send from heaven, and save me, he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.
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.
For in your heart you work iniquity: your hands forge injustice in the earth.
You will answer me from heaven and rescue me, but you will cause those who oppress me to be defeated and disgraced! (Think about that!) God will always faithfully love me and ◄will be faithful/will do what he promises►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 57:3
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Psalms 57:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶ֭קְרָא
לֵֽ/אלֹהִ֣ים
עֶלְי֑וֹן
לָ֝/אֵ֗ל
גֹּמֵ֥ר
עָלָֽ/י
אֶ֭קְרָא
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
לֵֽ/אלֹהִ֣ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp
עֶלְי֑וֹן
ʻelyôwn
H5945
high
Adj
לָ֝/אֵ֗ל
ʼêl
H410
god
Prep | N-ms
גֹּמֵ֥ר
gâmar
H1584
to cease
V-Qal
עָלָֽ/י
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 57:3
אֶ֭קְרָא
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
לֵֽ/אלֹהִ֣ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
עֶלְי֑וֹן
ʻelyôwn
H5945
"high"
Adj
The Most High, a name for God emphasizing His supreme power and authority. It appears in Psalm 57:2, where David cries out to the Most High God for help, showing trust in God's power. This name highlights God's lofty position above all things.
Definition: adj 1) high, upper 1a) of Davidic king exalted above monarchs
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (Most, on) high(-er, -est), upper(-most). See also: Genesis 14:18; Psalms 47:3; Psalms 7:18.
לָ֝/אֵ֗ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
גֹּמֵ֥ר
gâmar
H1584
"to cease"
V-Qal
To cease or come to an end is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, which can also mean to complete or fail. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in the KJV as 'cease' or 'come to an end'.
Definition: 1) to end, come to an end, complete, cease 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to come to an end, be no more 1a2) to bring to an end, complete 2) (TWOT) to fail, perfect, perform Aramaic equivalent: ge.mar (גְּמַר "to complete" H1585)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: cease, come to an end, fail, perfect, perform. See also: Psalms 7:10; Psalms 57:3; Psalms 12:2.
עָלָֽ/י
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
Study Notes — Psalms 57:3
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- Context
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- Psalms 57:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 57:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 57:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 57:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 57:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 57:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 57:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 57:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 57:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 57:3
- Sermons on Psalms 57:3
Context — In You My Soul Takes Refuge
1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
4My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts— with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 40:11 | O LORD, do not withhold Your mercy from me; Your loving devotion and faithfulness will always guard me. |
| 2 | Psalms 43:3 | Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain, and to the place where You dwell. |
| 3 | Acts 12:11 | Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.” |
| 4 | Psalms 144:5–7 | Part Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, that they may smoke. Flash forth Your lightning and scatter them; shoot Your arrows and rout them. Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners, |
| 5 | Psalms 61:7 | May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him. |
| 6 | Psalms 56:1–2 | Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack. My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. |
| 7 | Numbers 23:24 | Behold, the people rise like a lioness; they rouse themselves like a lion, not resting until they devour their prey and drink the blood of the slain.” |
| 8 | Micah 3:2–3 | You hate good and love evil. You tear the skin from my people and strip the flesh from their bones. You eat the flesh of my people after stripping off their skin and breaking their bones. You chop them up like flesh for the cooking pot, like meat in a cauldron.” |
| 9 | Psalms 18:6–50 | In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet. He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind. He made darkness His hiding place, and storm clouds a canopy around Him. From the brightness of His presence His clouds advanced— hailstones and coals of fire. The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded— hailstones and coals of fire. He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed, at Your rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of Your nostrils. He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me. The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity. So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight. To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; to the pure You show Yourself pure, but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd. For You save an afflicted people, but You humble those with haughty eyes. For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness. For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall. As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me. You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way. I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me. They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but He did not answer. I ground them as dust in the face of the wind; I trampled them like mud in the streets. You have delivered me from the strife of the people; You have made me the head of nations; a people I had not known shall serve me. When they hear me, they obey me; foreigners cower before me. Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds. The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted— the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name. Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever. |
| 10 | Job 31:31 | if the men of my house have not said, ‘Who is there who has not had his fill?’— |
Psalms 57:3 Summary
This verse, Psalms 57:3, reminds us that God is always ready to help us when we are in trouble. He reaches down from heaven to save us, just like He did for the Israelites in the book of Exodus, and protects us from those who would harm us, as seen in Psalms 23:4. It also tells us that God sends His love and truth to guide and care for us, which is a promise we see repeated in John 3:16. This means we can trust God to be with us and care for us, no matter what challenges we face, because of His enduring love and faithfulness, as described in Psalms 117:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'reach down from heaven' in Psalms 57:3?
This phrase signifies God's active intervention in the life of the believer, demonstrating His power and care, much like He did for Moses in Exodus 3:8 when He came down to deliver the Israelites from slavery.
How does God 'rebuke those who trample me'?
This refers to God's protection and defense of His people, similar to what is described in Psalms 23:4, where God is with us even in the valley of the shadow of death, protecting us from harm.
What is meant by 'God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth'?
This speaks to God's character, highlighting His love and faithfulness towards us, as also seen in John 3:16, where God's loving devotion is demonstrated through the gift of Jesus Christ, and in Psalms 117:2, which mentions the truth of the Lord enduring forever.
What is the purpose of 'Selah' in this verse?
Selah is a term used to indicate a pause or a moment of reflection, similar to what is found in Habakkuk 3:3, inviting the reader to stop, reflect, and contemplate the significance of what has just been said about God's salvation and rebuke.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God reaching down from heaven to save you in times of trouble?
- In what ways do you feel trampled or overwhelmed, and how can you trust God to rebuke those forces and protect you?
- Reflect on the times when you felt God's loving devotion and truth surrounding you; how did those experiences shape your faith?
- What are some practical ways you can apply the truth of God's intervention and love in your life this week?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 57:3
He shall send from heaven, and save me,.... His angel, as the Targum adds; or his angels, as Kimchi; who are ministering spirits, sent forth by him, to encamp about his people, and guard them, as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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. He shall send from heaven. What "He shall send" follows in the next clause.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 57:3
He shall send, either, 1. His angels, as . Or, 2. His help. Or, 3. His hand; which is understood after this verb, , by comparing , where it is expressed. Or rather, 4. His mercy and his truth as it here follows, where also this verb is repeated before those words. Save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up, i.e. from that shameful destruction which they design to bring upon me. Or rather, as it is rendered in the margin of our Bible, and by many others, and as it is in the Hebrew, he hath reproached (i.e. he will certainly put to shame or reproach) him that would swallow me up, by disappointing his expectation, and delivering me from his rage.
Shall send forth his mercy and his truth, i.e. shall discover them by their proper fruits, to wit, by affording his gracious help in pursuance of his promises.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 57:3
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.Ver. 3. He shall send from heaven and save me] Rather than fail, I shall have an angel to rescue me; for although the Lord usually worketh by means, yet he can work by miracles, and will do it if there be a just occasion; howsoever, his mercy and his truth he will be sure to send, and that is enough, He will be seen in the mount, he will repent for his servants when he seeth their power is gone, Deuteronomy 32:36, when there is dignus vindice nodus, an extremity fit for Divine power to interpose.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 57:3
(3) He shall send . . .—The selah in the middle of this verse is as much out of place as in Psalms 55:19. The LXX. place it after Psalms 57:2. The marginal correction of the second clause is decidedly to be adopted, the word “reproach” is here being used in the sense of “rebuke.” For the verb “send,” used absolutely, comp. Psalms 18:16.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 57:3
Verse 3. He shall send from heaven, and save me] Were there no human agents or earthly means that he could employ, he would send his angels from heaven to rescue me from my enemies. Or, He will give his command from heaven that this may be done on earth. Selah] I think this word should be at the end of the verse. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.] Here mercy and truth are personified. They are the messengers that God will send from heaven to save me. His mercy ever inclines him to help and save the distressed. This he has promised to do; and his truth binds him to fulfil the promises or engagements his mercy has made, both to saints and sinners.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 57:3
3. He shall send from heaven] There is no need to supply an object to the verb here. The object is introduced when the verb is repeated according to the characteristic peculiarity of this Psalm. For the meaning cp. Psalms 20:2, and perhaps Psalms 18:16, though see note there. from the reproach &c.] Better, (For) he that would swallow me up (or, crush me, Psalms 56:1, note) hath reproached. The object of the verb may be God, Whom the enemy blasphemes in denying His willingness to help His servant (Isaiah 37:23-24); or the Psalmist, whom he taunts with being deserted by his God (Psalms 42:10; Psalms 55:12). The rendering of A.V. marg., he reproacheth him that would swallow me up, is contrary to usage, for the word is never used of God rebuking men. Selah here is probably misplaced, cp. Psalms 55:19. In the LXX it follows Psalms 57:2.
God shall send forth &c.] God’s lovingkindness and truth (cp. Psalms 42:8, Psalms 43:3) are almost personified as “ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of them that shall inherit salvation.” It is in virtue of the lovingkindness which is the foundation of His covenant, and of the faithfulness which is an inalienable attribute of His nature, that God will send help to His servant.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 57:3
He shall send from heaven - That is, from himself; or, he will interpose to save me.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 57:3
3. He shall send from heaven—David steadfastly refused to take vengeance into his own hands against Saul and his evil counsellors, but left the questions of his vindication and of his promised
Sermons on Psalms 57:3
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The God Who Helps by D.A. Carson | This sermon emphasizes the need to trust in God's help in times of trouble, acknowledging our dependence on Him and the ongoing need for His mercy and protection. It highlights the |
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The Dejected Believer's Soliloquy. a Discourse Occasioned by the Decease of Mrs. Ann Button. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the theme of the dejected believer's struggle with despair, drawing from Psalm 40:11. He reflects on the Psalmist's longing for God's presence amidst trials a |
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Light and Truth by Zac Poonen | In this video, the speaker discusses the connection between light, truth, and love in relation to walking in the light. The Psalmist prayed for God to send out His light and truth |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 41-46 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the deep spiritual thirst that people have and the various ways they try to satisfy it. They observe that many individuals seek fulfillment th |
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Adam and Eve's Impact on Marriage by Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the union between a man and a woman in marriage. He refers to the biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, hi |
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Truths From Israel's History, Part 2 - Gilgal by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on four stories from the Bible: the crossing of the Jordan River, the setting up of the base camp at Gilgal, the taking of Jericho, and the defe |
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The Tabernacle of God With Us by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of God's presence in our lives, highlighting the need for humility, truth, and righteousness. It discusses the consequences of breaking God's |