Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. New Living Translation Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth. English Standard Version Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! Berean Standard Bible Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. King James Bible Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth. New King James Version Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth. New American Standard Bible Be exalted above the heavens, God; May Your glory be above all the earth. NASB 1995 Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth. NASB 1977 Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Thy glory be above all the earth. Legacy Standard Bible Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth. Amplified Bible Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory and majesty be over all the earth. Christian Standard Bible God, be exalted above the heavens; let your glory be over the whole earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible God, be exalted above the heavens; let Your glory be over the whole earth. American Standard Version Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let thy glory be above all the earth. Contemporary English Version May you, my God, be honored above the heavens; may your glory be seen everywhere on earth. English Revised Version Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation May you be honored above the heavens, O God. Let your glory extend over the whole earth. Good News Translation Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth. International Standard Version Be exalted above the heavens, God! May your glory cover the earth! NET Bible Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth! New Heart English Bible Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. Webster's Bible Translation Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBe exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. World English Bible Be exalted, God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBe exalted above the heavens, O God. Your glory above all the earth! Young's Literal Translation Be thou exalted above the heavens, O God. Above all the earth Thine honour! Smith's Literal Translation Be thou exalted over the heavens, O God: over all the earth, thy glory. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe thou exalted, O God, above the l heavens: and thy glory above all the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Exalt yourself over the heavens, God; may your glory appear above all the earth. New Revised Standard Version Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBe thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God, be exalted above Heaven, and let your honor be above all the Earth! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; Thy glory be above all the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; and thy glory above all the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context In You My Soul Takes Refuge…10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds. 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. Cross References Psalm 108:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. Psalm 113:4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations, His glory above the heavens. Psalm 8:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens. Psalm 97:9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. Psalm 113:5 Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? Psalm 148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens. Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” Habakkuk 3:3 God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens, and His praise filled the earth. Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? 1 Chronicles 29:11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. Ephesians 1:20-21 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Colossians 3:1-2 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 1 Timothy 6:15-16 which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. / He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. Treasury of Scripture Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens: let your glory be above all the earth. Psalm 57:5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. Psalm 8:1,9 To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens… Revelation 15:3,4 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints… Jump to Previous Al-Tashheth Chief David Earth Exalted Glory Heavens Higher Honour Lifted Michtam Musician PsalmJump to Next Al-Tashheth Chief David Earth Exalted Glory Heavens Higher Honour Lifted Michtam Musician PsalmPsalm 57 1. David in prayer fleeing unto God, complains of his dangerous case7. He encourages himself to praise God Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; This phrase is a call for God to be lifted high above all creation, emphasizing His supreme authority and majesty. The heavens often symbolize the highest realm known to humanity, and to be exalted above them signifies God's transcendence. This echoes the biblical theme of God's sovereignty found in passages like Isaiah 6:1, where God is depicted as seated on a high and exalted throne. The psalmist's plea for God's exaltation reflects a deep desire for God's presence and power to be recognized universally. In the context of David's life, who is traditionally credited with this psalm, it reflects his reliance on God's supremacy during times of personal distress, such as when he fled from Saul (1 Samuel 24). may Your glory cover all the earth. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 57, David wrote this psalm during a time of distress, specifically when he fled from Saul into the cave. This context highlights his reliance on God amidst adversity. 2. God The central figure in this verse, God is the one whom David seeks to exalt above all creation, recognizing His supreme authority and glory. 3. The Heavens Symbolic of the vastness and majesty of God's creation, the heavens represent the highest point of exaltation that David can conceive. 4. The Earth Represents the entirety of creation, which David desires to be filled with God's glory, indicating a universal recognition of God's majesty. 5. The Cave The physical location where David composed this psalm, symbolizing a place of refuge and divine protection amidst his trials. Teaching Points Exaltation of GodRecognize that our primary purpose is to exalt God in every aspect of our lives, acknowledging His sovereignty and majesty. God's Glory in Creation Understand that all of creation is a testament to God's glory, and we are called to reflect that glory in our actions and words. Trust in Adversity Like David, we should seek refuge in God during times of trouble, trusting in His protection and deliverance. Universal Recognition of God Pray and work towards a world where God's glory is acknowledged by all, starting with our own communities and extending globally. Personal Worship Cultivate a heart of worship that seeks to exalt God above all else, both in private devotion and public life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 57:11?2. How can we exalt God in our daily lives as Psalm 57:11 suggests? 3. What does "above the heavens" reveal about God's majesty in Psalm 57:11? 4. How does Psalm 57:11 connect with the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9-10? 5. In what ways can God's glory fill the earth through our actions today? 6. How does Psalm 57:11 inspire trust in God's sovereignty during difficult times? 7. How does Psalm 57:11 reflect God's sovereignty over the earth and heavens? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 57:11? 9. How does Psalm 57:11 challenge our understanding of God's glory? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 57? 11. How does Psalm 57's depiction of David's unwavering trust align with other biblical passages that portray his moral failures (e.g., 2 Samuel 11)? 12. If Psalm 108 is partly repeated from Psalms 57 and 60, does this raise doubts about its originality or authorship (Psalm 108)? 13. What does the Bible say about angels? 14. What is the Great Architect of the Universe? What Does Psalm 57:11 Mean Be exalted, O God- David lifts his eyes above his immediate danger (the cave, 1 Samuel 24) and chooses worship instead of fear. - Exalting God means recognizing His uncontested supremacy—He already reigns, yet we consciously acknowledge it (Psalm 34:3; Revelation 4:11). - When believers magnify the Lord, we align our hearts with eternal reality rather than temporal threats (Psalm 69:30; Philippians 4:6-7). Above the heavens - The phrase points to God’s throne being higher than the highest created realm (Psalm 8:1). - “Above” underscores that nothing in the visible or invisible universe can rival His rule (Colossians 1:16-17). - By looking beyond the heavens, faith lifts us from earthly limitations to God’s limitless power (Isaiah 40:26-31). May Your glory - Glory speaks of God’s weighty presence and moral perfection (Exodus 33:18-19). - David petitions that the brilliance of God’s character be displayed openly, not hidden in a remote sanctuary (Psalm 96:3). - Every redemptive act—from Israel’s rescue (Exodus 14:31) to Christ’s cross (John 12:28)—reveals this glory. Cover all the earth - “Cover” pictures a blanket stretching to every corner, leaving no region untouched (Habakkuk 2:14). - The prayer anticipates the global worship depicted in Revelation 7:9-10, where every nation praises the Lamb. - Practically, it fuels missions and daily witness: our lives become canvases for God’s glory to reach neighbors and nations (Matthew 5:16; Acts 1:8). summary Psalm 57:11 invites us to lift God higher in our hearts than any crisis, celebrate His unmatched sovereignty, long for the full display of His majestic character, and live so that His glory spreads to every people and place. Verse 11. - Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory he above all the earth (compare the comment on ver. 5, with which this verso is identical).
Hebrew Be exalted,ר֣וּמָה (rū·māh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise O God, אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative above עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the heavens; שָׁמַ֣יִם (šā·ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky may Your glory כְּבוֹדֶֽךָ׃ (kə·ḇō·w·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness cover עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the earth. הָאָ֣רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Psalm 57:11 NIVPsalm 57:11 NLT Psalm 57:11 ESV Psalm 57:11 NASB Psalm 57:11 KJV Psalm 57:11 BibleApps.com Psalm 57:11 Biblia Paralela Psalm 57:11 Chinese Bible Psalm 57:11 French Bible Psalm 57:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 57:11 Be exalted God above the heavens (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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