Psalm 57:
"...composed after David escaped from Gath.
The refrain (of verses 5 and 11), marks the psalm into two distinct sections:
*his petition and lament (verses 1-5),
*and his trust and thanksgiving (verses 6-11).
Though David finds himself hiding from Saul, he knows that his real refuge is not in the walls of the cave, but in the shadow of God’s wings.
I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. vs.2
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. vs.7
"...composed after David escaped from Gath.
The refrain (of verses 5 and 11), marks the psalm into two distinct sections:
*his petition and lament (verses 1-5),
*and his trust and thanksgiving (verses 6-11).
Though David finds himself hiding from Saul, he knows that his real refuge is not in the walls of the cave, but in the shadow of God’s wings.
I. The Plea for Protection (57:1-6).
II. The Proffering of Praise (57:7-11).
Title: “Altaschith”: Possibly the opening words of a known song, implying that this psalm should be sung to the same tune." BooksOfTheBible
