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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 57:2

Unto God, that performeth all things for me— To the Divinity that completely covereth me all over: literally, that perfecteth all over, or around me: "That completely shelters me all around, namely, under his wing:" Mudge: and compare Psalms 138:8. Dr. Chandler observes, that the word גמר gomeir rendered performeth, signifies to perfect and consummate, or to do every thing necessary for a person in his particular station and character. Thus in the Syriac version of the New Testament the word is used of Christ's being made perfect by sufferings; Hebrews 12:2 and this rendering well suits the place before us. "It is God who effectually doth every thing concerning me: that is, which is necessary to my safety."

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See also Psalms 57:2 in other biblical comments:

  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse Psalms 57:2. _I WILL CRY UNTO GOD MOST HIGH_] He is the _Most High_; and therefore far above all my enemies, though the _prince of the power_ _of the air_ be at their head. _Unto God_, לאל lae...

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    I WILL CRY UNTO GOD MOST HIGH - The idea is - God is exalted above all creatures; all events are “under” him, and he can control them. The appeal was not to man, however exalted; not to an angel, howe...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    Psalms 57 Perfect Trust in God _ 1. Sheltered until the trouble is past (Psalms 57:1)_ 2. Deliverance and praise (Psalms 57:6) The inscription is Al-taschith, which means “destroy not”; it is the...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    LVII. HERE TWO PSS. ARE UNITED: A containing Psalms 57:1, B, Psalms 57:7. PSALMS 57:1. The Ps. is closely allied to the preceding, also a michtam Ps. (p. 373). The author flees to God's protection ag...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    MOST HIGH. See note on Psalms 56:2. GOD. Hebrew El. App-4. PERFORMETH. bringeth to pass, and perfecteth, or completeth. ALL THINGS. Figure of speech _Ellipsis_ (Absolute). Nothing particularized, th...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Beset by fierce and cruel enemies, the Psalmist throws himself upon God's protection, with the confident assurance of speedy help....

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    _I will cry_&c. I will call unto God Most High. Cp. Psalms 55:16; Psalms 56:9. The combination _Elôhîm Elyon_occurs only here and in Psalms 78:56; it is the Elohistic equivalent of _Jehovah Elyon_...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    PSALMS 57 DESCRIPTIVE TITLE A Reminiscence of David's Early Troubles when Pursued by Saul, Subsequently Adapted to Brighter Times. ANALYSIS Stanza I., Psalms 57:1-5, Prayer for Deliverance from Out...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    _I WILL CRY UNTO GOD MOST HIGH; UNTO GOD THAT PERFORMETH ALL THINGS FOR ME._ I will cry unto God. The cry to God naturally follows soul-trust in God (Psalms 57:1). MOST HIGH - `The Most High' will l...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    57:2 performeth (g-12) Or 'perfecteth.' see Psalms 138:8 ....

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    PSALMS 42:72 _GORDON CHURCHYARD_ Words in boxes are from the Bible. Words marked with a *star are described in the word list at the end. The translated Bible text has yet to go through Advanced Che...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    PEFORMETH ALL THINGS FOR ME. — Literally, _completes for_ me, which may be explained from the analogy of Psalms 138:8. But as the LXX. and Vulg. have “my benefactor” (reading _gomçl_ for _gomçr_) we m...

  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    _[Psalms 57:3]_ אֶ֭קְרָא לֵֽ אלֹהִ֣ים עֶלְיֹ֑ון לָ֝...

  • Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

    Psalms 57:1 THIS psalm resembles the preceding in the singer's circumstances of peril and in his bold faith. It has also points of contact in the cry, "Be gracious," and in the remarkable expression f...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    “IN THE SHADOW OF THY WINGS” Psalms 57:1 This is one of the choicest psalms. It dates from Adullam or Engedi. It consists of two sections, each of which ends with the same refrain, Psalms 57:5; Psal...

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    Yet again the theme is the same, but the triumph of trust is even more conspicuous. Compare the opening here with that of the previous song. The cry is the same, but the reason is different. There it...

  • Geneva Study Bible Commentary

    I will cry unto God most high; unto God that (c) performeth [all things] for me. (c) Who does not leave his works begun imperfectly....

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    _Men. If you be consulted by Saul, and act as judges, do what is right. Condemn not a man unheard. (Calmet) --- Frew refuse to speak well. (Worthington) --- Hebrew also, "O assembly," act not hypocrit...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    These verses, read with an eye to Christ, and to all Christ's seed in him, contain some of the sweetest and most encouraging thoughts imaginable. God the Father promised to carry Jesus through the who...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    Psalms 57 looks more at the evil and the feet being kept, leaning on the word. This psalm, while crying to God in the same spirit and circumstances, and under the same title, is more the expression of...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    I WILL CRY UNTO GOD MOST HIGH,.... To remember him in his low estate, and who is higher than the highest, than Saul and his mighty men with him. This epithet David no doubt made use of, to encourage h...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth [all things] for me. Ver. 2. _I will cry unto God most high_] Who can easily overtop Saul, as high as he is, and all his complices; against who...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _I will cry unto God_ For succour and relief; _most high_ To whom there is none superior or equal; and unto whom, therefore, I will continually commend myself; _unto God that performeth all things for...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    I will cry unto God Most High, the great Ruler of the universe; UNTO GOD, THAT PERFORMETH ALL THINGS FOR ME, always accomplishing His purposes for the deliverance of His children....

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    THE TRUE CONFIDENCE OF FAITH. To the chief musician, Al-taschith, to be chanted according to the melody "Destroy not," which also referred to the critical circumstances connected with the event which...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    1-6 All David's dependence is upon God. The most eminent believers need often repeat the publican's prayer, "God be merciful to me a sinner." But if our souls trust in the Lord, this may assure us, i...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    Heb. _that performeth_ (or _perfecteth_, or _finisheth_, as this word is rendered, PSALMS 138:8, i.e. will certainly perform or finish) for, or towards, or concerning me. He doth not express what he p...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    Psalms 57:2 out H7121 (H8799) God H430 High H5945 God H410 performs H1584 (H8802) God most -...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    HEADING (PSALMS 57:1 A). ‘For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave.' This is one of many Psalms dedicated to the Choirmaster or Chief...

  • Spurgeon's Bible Commentary

    To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtaim of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. This is one of the «Destroy not» Psalms; for that is the meaning of the title, Altaschith, which is used here...

  • Spurgeon's Bible Commentary

    Psalms 57:1. _Be merciful unto me, O God_ He begins with the same note as in the last Psalm; it is a note that cannot be too often on the believer's tongue: «Be merciful unto me, O God,» Psalms 57:1...

  • Spurgeon's Bible Commentary

    1. _Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast._ The heading of this Psal...

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: David in faith pleads God's mercy in his calamities. CHARACTERS: God, David. CONCLUSION: God's glory should be nearer our hearts than any interests of our own. Whatever God performs concer...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    This was anciently called the _golden_ psalm, for it is the touchstone of illustration with regard to the cares of providence. While David was in the cave of Adullam, in the wilderness of Engedi, hidi...

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _Be merciful unto me, O God._ SPIRITUAL EXPERIMENTALISM I. A blessed religious exercise. 1. Praying. “Be merciful unto me,” etc. An epitome of all true prayer. Mercy is what we need; to remove our...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    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...

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    INTRODUCTION _Superscription_.—“To the Chief Musician.” The chief musician was the director of the music in public worship. And the Psalms which were addressed to him were intended for use in the Temp...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    EXPOSITION This psalm—the "twin psalm" with the last—has also an elaborate "title," which runs thus: "To the precentor (or chief musician): destroy not; David's; Michtam; when he fled from Saul; in th...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    Psa 57:1-11. To the chief musician, and that Altaschith is "destroying not." It is a prayer of David when he fled from Saul and was hiding in the cave. So Saul is looking for David; he is hiding in th...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    Hebrews 13:21; Isaiah 26:12; Isaiah 57:15; Philippians 1:6;...

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