1 For the Chief Musician; set to Al-tashheth. A Psalm of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until these calamities be overpast.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the chief Musician H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- Al–taschith H516 (אַל תַּשְׁחֵת) — 'Thou must not destroy'; probably the opening words to a popular song
- Michtam H4387 (מִכְתָּם) — an engraving, i.e. (techn.) a poem
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- when he fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
- from H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- in the cave H4631 (מְעָרָה) — a cavern (as dark)
- Be merciful H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- unto me, O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- unto me: for my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- trusteth H2620 (חָסָה) — to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
- in thee: yea, in the shadow H6738 (צֵל) — shade, whether literal or figurative
- of thy wings H3671 (כָּנָף) — an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle
- will I make my refuge H2620 (חָסָה) — to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
- calamities H1942 (הַוָּה) — by implication, of falling); desire; also ruin
- be overpast H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
2 I will cry unto God Most High, Unto God that performeth all things for me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will cry H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- most high H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן) — an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme
- unto God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- that performeth H1584 (גָּמַר) — to end (in the sense of completion or failure)
3 He will send from heaven, and save me, When he that would swallow me up reproacheth; [Selah God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He shall send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- from heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- the reproach H2778 (חָרַף) — to pull off, i.e. (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e. defame; to spend th…
- of him that would swallow me up H7602 (שָׁאַף) — to inhale eagerly; figuratively, to cover; by implication, to be angry; also to hasten
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shall send forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- his mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- and his truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
4 My soul is among lions; I lie among them that are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- lions H3833 (לָבִיא) — a lion (properly, a lioness as the fiercer (although not a roarer;))
- I lie H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- them that are set on fire H3857 (לָהַט) — properly, to lick, i.e. (by implication) to blaze
- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- whose teeth H8127 (שֵׁן) — a tooth (as sharp); specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff
- spears H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
- and arrows H2671 (חֵץ) — properly, a piercer, i.e. an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of God) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear
- and their tongue H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- a sharp H2299 (חַד) — sharp
- sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let thy glory be above all the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be thou exalted H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- above the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- thy glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- above all the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
6 They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down: They have digged a pit before me; They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They have prepared H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- a net H7568 (רֶשֶׁת) — a net (as catching animals)
- for my steps H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- is bowed down H3721 (כָּפַף) — to curve
- they have digged H3738 (כָּרָה) — properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open
- a pit H7882 (שִׁיחָה) — a pit-fall
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- me, into the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- whereof they are fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- is fixed H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- I will sing H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
- and give praise H2167 (זָמַר) — properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and musi…
8 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Awake up H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- my glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- awake H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- psaltery H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
- and harp H3658 (כִּנּוֹר) — a harp
- will awake H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- early H7837 (שַׁחַר) — dawn (literal, figurative or adverbial)
9 I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will praise H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- thee, O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- among the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- I will sing H2167 (זָמַר) — properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and musi…
- unto thee among the nations H3816 (לְאֹם) — a community
10 For thy lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the skies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thy mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- unto the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and thy truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- unto the clouds H7834 (שַׁחַק) — a powder (as beaten small); by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament
11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let thy glory be above all the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be thou exalted H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- above the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- thy glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- above all the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)