Psalms 57:1

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The Psalmist, still at the mercy seat, finds confidence and comfort. And from hence he gathers strength against his foes.

To the chief musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

Psalms 57:1

We must not pass over the title of this Psalm, for every part of it seems interesting; and if we regard the writer, David, both as a type of Christ and as a prophet predicting Christ, nothing can be more worthy attention by way of throwing light upon it. If, as hath been before remarked, the dedication of it to the chief musician refers to Jesus, the Al-taschith, which signifies destroy not, is very important. Destroy not: David must not be destroyed, for Christ is of the seed of David after the flesh. And Michtam intimates that this is a golden Psalm, a precious Psalm: and so it is indeed, if read typically or prophetically. And how beautifully do the words of the supplication begin! The repetition is striking. And how did Christ, in the days of his flesh, send forth strong crying and tears! Hebrews 5:7. If the Reader wishes to consult the history of David, as the title of the Psalm refers to him, he will find the account, 1 Samuel 24:1.