Psalm - 57:11



11 Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David.

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Explanation and meaning of Psalm 57:11.

Differing Translations

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Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
Be thou exalted above the heavens, O God. Above all the earth Thine honour!
Be lifted up, O God, higher than the heavens, let your glory be over all the earth.
For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens, And Thy truth unto the skies.

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens - See the notes at Psalm 57:5. The sentiment here is repeated as being that on which the mind of the psalmist was intensely fixed; that which he most earnestly desired; that which was the crowning aim and desire of his life.

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens - The same sentiments and words which occur in Psalm 57:5 (note). See the note there.
David was not only in a happy state of mind when he wrote this Psalm, but in what is called a state of triumph. His confidence in God was unbounded; though encompassed by the most ferocious enemies, and having all things against him except God and his innocence. David will seldom be found in a more blessed state than he here describes. Similar faith in God will bring the same blessings to every true Christian in similar circumstances.

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens,.... As Christ now is at the Father's right hand, and who is God over all, blessed for ever;
let thy glory be above all the earth; as it is above all the men on earth and angels in heaven. This is repeated from Psalm 57:5; See Gill on Psalm 57:5, and shows the vehemency of his desire after these things, and how much his heart was set upon them.

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