Psalm PSALM—NOTE ON Psalms 57:1. This is another individual lament, based on an event in David’s life (probably 1 Samuel 22:1, but possibly 1 Samuel 24:3). Psalms 57:1 arose from Saul’s persecution of David. The psalm has two sections, each ended by the refrain (vv. Psalms 57:5, Psalms 57:11), and each mentioning God’s “steadfast love and faithfulness” (vv. Psalms 57:3, Psalms 57:10, drawing on Exodus 34:6). The faithful who sing this hymn can identify with David’s confidence amid serious dangers. They can look beyond those dangers and seek God’s honor.

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