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God's Glory Above All
Commentators unanimously highlight that in the midst of danger, David's prayer is not 'Lord, exalt me,' but 'Lord, exalt Your own name.' This teaches that the ultimate priority for a believer, even in suffering, should be the glorification of God above personal comfort or deliverance. As Albert Barnes notes, this is the only true source of consolation in trouble.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 57:5
18th Century
Theologian
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens - (). The language here is that of a man who in trouble lifts his thoughts to God; who fe…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 57:5
19th Century
Preacher
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be above all the earth.
David so rises above his present circumstances that he…
John Gill
On Psalms 57:5
17th Century
Pastor
Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens
That is, show yourself to be God, that sit in the heavens, and are higher t…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 57:1–6
17th Century
Minister
All David's dependence is upon God. The most eminent believers often need to repeat the publican's prayer, God be merciful to me a sinner.…