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Psalms 57:5

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

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens,.... That is, show thyself to be God, that sittest in the heavens, and art…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens - Compare Psa 8:1. The language here is that of a man who in trouble lifts his…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 57:1-6

The title of this psalm has one word new in it, Al-taschith - Destroy not. Some make it to be only some known tune to…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The thought of man's murderous hostility naturally leads up to the prayer that God will manifest Himself in majesty.…