Psalms 57:2

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

I will cry{H8799)} unto God most high; unto God that performeth{H8802)} all things for me.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

חָנֵּ֤נִי אֱלֹהִ֨ים ׀ חָנֵּ֗נִי כִּ֥י בְךָ֮ חָסָ֢יָה נַ֫פְשִׁ֥י וּבְצֵֽל־כְּנָפֶ֥יךָ אֶחְסֶ֑ה עַ֝֗ד יַעֲבֹ֥ר הַוּֽוֹת

Transliteration

ḥānnēnî ʾělōhîm ḥānnēnî kî in you ḥāsāyâ napšî and-in-ṣēl-kənāpeykā ʾeḥsê until yaʿăbōr hawwôt

Grammar Details

*ḥānnēnî*: verb, Qal imperative with 1cs suffix - be gracious to me
*ʾělōhîm*: noun, masculine plural (divine plural) - God
*kî*: conjunction - for/because
*ḥāsāyâ*: verb, Qal perfect 3fs - she takes refuge
*napšî*: noun with 1cs possessive suffix - my soul
*ṣēl*: noun, masculine singular construct - shadow/shelter
*kənāpeykā*: noun with 2ms possessive suffix - your wings
*ʾeḥsê*: verb, Qal imperfect 1cs - I will take refuge
*yaʿăbōr*: verb, Qal imperfect 3ms - it passes/passes over
*hawwôt*: noun, feminine plural - calamities/destructions/disasters

Word Meanings

*ḥānan*: be gracious/show mercy/be compassionate
*ḥāsâ*: seek refuge/seek shelter/trust
*nepeš*: soul/life/inner being/self
*ṣēl*: shadow/shelter/protection
*kānāp*: wing/extremity/edge
*hawwâ*: calamity/destruction/disaster

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

Ps 138:8 : 8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Phil 1:6 : 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Heb 13:21 : 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Isa 26:12 : 12 LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.
Isa 57:15 : 15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Ps 56:2 : 2 Mine enemies{H8802)} would daily swallow{H8804)} me up: for they be many that fight{H8802)} against me, O thou most High.
Ps 136:2-3 : 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Phil 2:12 : 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

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Ps 57:1
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1To the chief Musician{H8764)}, Altaschith{H8686)}, Michtam of David, when he fled{H8800)} from Saul in the cave. Be merciful{H8798)} unto me, O God, be merciful{H8798)} unto me: for my soul trusteth{H8804)} in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge{H8799)}, until these calamities be overpast{H8799)}.
Ps 57:3
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3He shall send{H8799)} from heaven, and save{H8686)} me from the reproach{H8765)} of him that would swallow me up{H8802)}. Selah. God shall send forth{H8799)} his mercy and his truth.
Ps 55:16-17
2 verses
76%
16As for me, I will call{H8799)} upon God; and the LORD shall save{H8686)} me.
17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray{H8799)}, and cry aloud{H8799)}: and he shall hear{H8799)} my voice.
Ps 9:2
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2I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
Ps 77:1
75%
1To the chief Musician{H8764)}, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph. I cried{H8799)} unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear{H8689)} unto me.
Ps 5:2
74%
2Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
Ps 61:1-2
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74%
1To the chief Musician{H8764)} upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear{H8798)} my cry, O God; attend{H8685)} unto my prayer.
2From the end of the earth will I cry{H8799)} unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed{H8800)}: lead{H8686)} me to the rock that is higher{H8799)} than I.
Ps 57:5
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5Be thou exalted{H8798)}, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
Ps 71:19
73%
19Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done{H8804)} great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
Ps 91:2
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2I will say{H8799)} of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust{H8799)}.
Ps 30:8
73%
8I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.
Ps 30:2
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2O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Ps 142:1
72%
1Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
Ps 43:4
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4Then will I go{H8799)} unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise{H8686)} thee, O God my God.
Ps 7:17
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17I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.
Ps 3:4
72%
4I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Ps 56:11-12
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72%
11In God have I put my trust{H8804)}: I will not be afraid{H8799)} what man can do{H8799)} unto me.
12Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render{H8762)} praises unto thee.
Ps 59:16-17
2 verses
72%
16But I will sing{H8799)} of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud{H8762)} of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.
17Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing{H8762)}: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
Ps 7:1
72%
1Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
Ps 56:9
71%
9When I cry{H8799)} unto thee, then shall mine enemies{H8802)} turn{H8799)} back: this I know{H8804)}; for God is for me.
Ps 59:1
71%
1To the chief Musician{H8764)}, Altaschith{H8686)}, Michtam of David; when Saul sent{H8800)}, and they watched{H8799)} the house to kill him{H8687)}. Deliver{H8685)} me from mine enemies{H8802)}, O my God: defend{H8762)} me from them that rise up{H8693)} against me.
Ps 56:2-3
2 verses
71%
2Mine enemies{H8802)} would daily swallow{H8804)} me up: for they be many that fight{H8802)} against me, O thou most High.
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Ps 16:1
71%
1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
Ps 120:1
71%
1A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.
Ps 18:47
71%
47It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
Ps 18:2-3
2 verses
71%
2The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
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Ps 18:6
71%
6In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Ps 57:11
71%
11Be thou exalted{H8798)}, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
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48It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,
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Ps 17:6
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6I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
Ps 27:7
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7Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
Ps 69:29
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29But I am poor and sorrowful{H8802)}: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high{H8762)}.
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8I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:
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Ps 141:1
70%
1A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
Ps 86:3
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3Be merciful{H8798)} unto me, O Lord: for I cry{H8799)} unto thee daily.
Ps 31:14
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14But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
2 Sam 22:7
70%
7In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.
Ps 108:5
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5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
2 Sam 22:4
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4I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Ps 140:6
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Ps 109:26
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26Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy:
Ps 142:6
70%
6Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.