1. [To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.] 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. →

Well, folks, if you're looking for a cheery, upbeat chapter of the Bible, you can skip Psalms 57, 'cause it ain't it. We meet the psalmist who's afraid of his enemies, and he's crying out to God for help. →

Joe: Alright, so what’s the chapter we’re talking about? Bible Expert: We’re talking about Psalm 57. Joe: Alright, can you tell us a bit about what’s going on in this chapter? Bible Expert: Sure, so this is a Psalm of David where he is crying out to God for mercy. →

Alex Trebek: Well, it's nice to meet you, [contestant]. So, tell me, what do you do for a living? Contestant: I'm a Bible scholar, actually! Alex Trebek: [sighs] Alright. So, what can you tell me about the Bible? →

1-11 "Listen up, maggots! Here's the scoop on Psalms 57:1-11. This is a prayer for when you're stuck in a tight spot and need some help from the Lord. The psalmist cries out for divine protection and mercy. →

1-11 Batman: To the Batcave, Robin! We have to protect Gotham from the forces of evil. Robin: What are we up against this time, Batman? Batman: The forces of evil that are in the book of Psalms. Robin: What does it say? →

Listen, Jack, no malarkey! Here's the deal: Psalm 57 is all about trusting in God for protection. C'mon, man! David wrote it when he was hiding from Saul in a cave, and he was literally scared for his life. →

1-11. "Psalms 57:1-11: Believe me, it's a huge chapter - and it's very, very impressive! It starts off with the speaker crying out to God for help, and many people are saying it's a great thing. He says he's in deep trouble, and it's sad! He asks God to be merciful and to help him, and God promises to do so - amazing! After that, the speaker praises God and says that God's faithfulness reaches the sky. →

Peter: Alright everyone, today we're starting with a summary of Psalms 57. Lois: You know Peter, I think this is gonna be a real challenge for you. Peter: Challenge? What challenge? I'm the king of pop culture references. →