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! Majority Standard Bible Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all 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 above all the earth. Webster's Bible Translation Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth. World English Bible Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be above 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 exalted above the heavens, O God; above all the earth thy glory. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory above all the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Be exalted 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 is exalted above Heaven and your honor is over 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…4My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; may Your glory cover all the earth. 6They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah… 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 97:9 For You, O LORD, are Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. 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 113:5 Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. Isaiah 12:4 and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. Isaiah 33:5 The LORD is exalted, for He dwells on high; He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness. Isaiah 37:16 “O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. Isaiah 37:20 And now, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You alone, O LORD, are God.” 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. Malachi 1:11 For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 6:9 So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!” Treasury of Scripture Be you exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be above all the earth. Be thou Psalm 57:11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth. Psalm 21:13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power. Psalm 108:4,5 For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds… above Psalm 8:1 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. Psalm 113:4-6 The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens… thy gory Psalm 72:19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen. Psalm 148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven. Numbers 14:21 But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD. Jump to Previous Earth Exalted Glory Heavens Higher Honour LiftedJump to Next Earth Exalted Glory Heavens Higher Honour LiftedPsalm 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. 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 and hid in a 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. The psalm reflects David's desire for God's glory to be recognized universally. 3. Heavens and Earth These are the realms mentioned in the verse, symbolizing the vastness of God's glory and the extent to which David desires it to be acknowledged. 4. Cave of Adullam While not mentioned directly in this verse, the cave is significant as the setting of David's refuge and the backdrop for his plea for God's exaltation. 5. Saul The king from whom David was fleeing, representing the earthly challenges and threats that contrast with the divine protection and glory David seeks. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and GloryRecognize that God's glory is above all creation, and His sovereignty extends beyond our immediate circumstances. Prayer in Times of Distress Like David, we should turn to God in prayer, seeking His exaltation and glory even when facing personal trials. Universal Recognition of God's Glory Aspire for a life that reflects God's glory, contributing to the broader recognition of His majesty across the earth. Trust in God's Plan Trust that God's plan is perfect, and His glory will ultimately be revealed, even when we cannot see it in our current situation. Worship as a Response to God's Majesty Engage in worship that exalts God, acknowledging His greatness and the vastness of His glory.Verse 5. - Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; or, exalt thyself, O God, above the heavens; i.e. show forth thy might in such a signal way that the heavens (i.e. the angels) may stand to gaze at it. Let thy glory be above all the earth. Let thy exaltation equally draw the attention of the whole earth. Parallel Commentaries ... 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; הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | 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 57:5 NIVPsalm 57:5 NLT Psalm 57:5 ESV Psalm 57:5 NASB Psalm 57:5 KJV Psalm 57:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 57:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 57:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 57:5 French Bible Psalm 57:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 57:5 Be exalted God above the heavens! 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