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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Psalms 57:1

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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Ps 57 The psalmist’s cry for mercy and protection quickly turns into an affirmation of trust and confidence in the Lord (57:1-4). When the wicked fall into their own traps (57:6), the psalmist will praise the Lord (57:7-10). 57:title David . . . fled from Saul and went into the cave: See 1 Sam 22:1 or Ps 24:1-8. 57:1 shadow of your wings: As a bird protects its young, God protects the one who trusts in him (see 17:8).
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