Psalm 57:1

Conservative English Version

(For the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy." A special psalm by David when he was in the cave while running from Saul.) God Most High, have pity on me! Have mercy. I run to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings, I seek protection till danger dies down.

Cross References

Psalm 125:1

(A song for worship.) Everyone who trusts the LORD is like Mount Zion that cannot be shaken and will stand forever.

Psalm 13:5

I trust your love, and I feel like celebrating because you rescued me.

Psalm 142:1

(A special psalm and a prayer by David when he was in the cave.) I pray to you, LORD. I beg for mercy.

Psalm 2:12

Show respect to his son because if you don't, the LORD might become furious and suddenly destroy you. But he blesses and protects everyone who runs to him.

Psalm 36:7

Your love is a treasure, and everyone finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 56:1

(For the music leader. To the tune "A Silent Dove in the Distance." A special psalm by David when the Philistines captured him in Gath.) Have pity, God Most High! My enemies chase me all day.

Psalm 58:1

(A special psalm by David for the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy.") Do you mighty people talk only to oppose justice? Don't you ever judge fairly?

Psalm 59:1

(For the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy." A special psalm by David when Saul had David's house watched so that he could kill him.) Save me, God! Protect me from enemy attacks!

Psalm 61:4

Let me live with you forever and find protection under your wings, my God.

Psalm 63:7

You have helped me, and I sing happy songs in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 75:1

(A psalm and a song by Asaph for the music leader. To the tune "Don't Destroy.") Our God, we thank you for being so near to us! Everyone celebrates your wonderful deeds.

Psalm 9:10

Everyone who honors your name can trust you, because you are faithful to all who depend on you.

Psalm 91:1

Live under the protection of God Most High and stay in the shadow of God All-Powerful.

Psalm 91:4

He will spread his wings over you and keep you secure. His faithfulness is like a shield or a city wall.

Psalm 91:9

The LORD Most High is your fortress. Run to him for safety,

Isaiah 10:25

Soon I will stop being angry with you, and I will punish them for their crimes.

Isaiah 26:20

Go inside and lock the doors, my people. Hide there for a little while, until the LORD is no longer angry.

Isaiah 50:10

None of you respect the LORD or obey his servant. You walk in the dark instead of the light; you don't trust the name of the LORD your God.

Matthew 24:22

If God doesn't make the time shorter, no one will be left alive. But because of God's chosen ones, he will make the time shorter.

Luke 13:34

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me.

John 16:20

I tell you for certain that you will cry and be sad, but the world will be happy. You will be sad, but later you will be happy.

Deuteronomy 9:26

and I prayed: Our LORD, please don't wipe out your people. You used your great power to rescue them from Egypt and to make them your very own.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe all tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain. These things of the past are gone forever.

Revelation 7:14

"Sir," I answered, "you must know." Then he told me: "These are the ones who have gone through the great suffering. They have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and have made them white.

Ruth 2:12

I pray that the LORD God of Israel will reward you for what you have done. And now that you have come to him for protection, I pray that he will bless you."

1 Samuel 22:1

When David escaped from the town of Gath, he went to Adullam Cave. His brothers and the rest of his family found out where he was, and they followed him there.

1 Samuel 24:3

There were some sheep pens along the side of the road, and one of them was built around the entrance to a cave. Saul went into the cave to relieve himself. David and his men were hiding at the back of the cave.

1 Samuel 24:4

They whispered to David, "The LORD told you he was going to let you defeat your enemies and do whatever you want with them. This must be the day the LORD was talking about." David sneaked over and cut off a small piece of Saul's robe, but Saul didn't notice a thing.

1 Samuel 24:8

Soon, David also got up and left the cave. "Your Majesty!" he shouted from a distance. Saul turned around to look. David bowed down very low

1 Samuel 26:9

"Don't kill him!" David whispered back. "The LORD will punish anyone who kills his chosen king.