Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. New Living Translation My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! English Standard Version My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody! Berean Standard Bible My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. King James Bible My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. New King James Version My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise. New American Standard Bible My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises! NASB 1995 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises! NASB 1977 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises! Legacy Standard Bible My heart is set, O God, my heart is set; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises! Amplified Bible My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast and confident! I will sing, yes, I will sing praises [to You]! Christian Standard Bible My heart is confident, God, my heart is confident. I will sing; I will sing praises. Holman Christian Standard Bible My heart is confident, God, my heart is confident. I will sing; I will sing praises. American Standard Version My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises. Contemporary English Version I am faithful to you, and you can trust me. I will sing and play music for you, my God. English Revised Version My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises. GOD'S WORD® Translation My heart is confident, O God. My heart is confident. I want to sing and make music. Good News Translation I have complete confidence, O God; I will sing and praise you! International Standard Version My heart is committed, God, my heart is committed, so I will sing and play music. Majority Standard Bible My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. NET Bible I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you! New Heart English Bible My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises. Webster's Bible Translation My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. World English Bible My heart is steadfast, God. My heart is steadfast. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy heart is prepared, O God, "" My heart is prepared, "" I sing and praise. Young's Literal Translation Prepared is my heart, O God, Prepared is my heart, I sing and praise. Smith's Literal Translation My heart was prepared, O God, my heart was prepared: I will sing and play on the harp. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMy heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready: I will Sing, and rehearse a psalm. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and chant praise. New Revised Standard Version My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make melody. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy heart is made ready, O God, my heart is ready; I will sing and give praise in my glory. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My heart is ready, oh, God, my heart is ready; I shall praise and sing in my honor. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My heart is stedfast, O God, my heart is stedfast; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises. Brenton Septuagint Translation My heart, O God, is ready, my heart is ready: I will sing, yea will sing psalms. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context In You My Soul Takes Refuge…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 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. 8Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.… Cross References Psalm 108:1 A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being. Psalm 112:7 He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 27:3 Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. Psalm 62:6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. Psalm 112:8 His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes. Psalm 13:5 But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation. Psalm 42:11 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 71:14 But I will always hope and will praise You more and more. Psalm 86:12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. Psalm 119:30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 50:7 Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame. 2 Chronicles 20:20 Early in the morning they got up and left for the Wilderness of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Hear me, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.” Daniel 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. / If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. / But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” Treasury of Scripture My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. my Psalm 108:1,2 A Song or Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory… Psalm 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. fixed. Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Isaiah 24:15 Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea. Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; Jump to Previous Fixed Heart Melody Music Praise Praises Prepared Psalms Sing Songs Steadfast StedfastJump to Next Fixed Heart Melody Music Praise Praises Prepared Psalms Sing Songs Steadfast StedfastPsalm 57 1. David in prayer fleeing unto God, complains of his dangerous case7. He encourages himself to praise God My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. The repetition of "my heart is steadfast" emphasizes the psalmist's unwavering faith and determination. In the biblical context, the heart often represents the center of one's being, including emotions, will, and intellect. The steadfastness here suggests a deep, unshakeable trust in God despite external circumstances. Historically, this psalm is attributed to David, who wrote it while fleeing from Saul, likely in the cave of Adullam or En Gedi. This setting underscores the psalmist's resolve to remain firm in faith even in dire situations. The phrase echoes themes found in other scriptures, such as Psalm 112:7, where the righteous are described as having a steadfast heart, trusting in the Lord. This steadfastness can also be seen as a type of Christ, who remained resolute in His mission and trust in the Father, even unto death. I will sing and make music. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this psalm, David, is often in distress or danger when he writes his psalms. Psalm 57 is traditionally understood to have been written when he fled from Saul into the cave. 2. God The central figure to whom David directs his praise and trust. God is portrayed as a refuge and source of strength. 3. Cave of Adullam While not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of Psalm 57 is linked to David's time hiding in the cave, a place of refuge and reflection. Teaching Points Steadfastness in FaithDavid's repeated affirmation of a steadfast heart emphasizes the importance of unwavering faith, even in times of trouble. Worship as a Response to Trials Singing and making music are acts of worship that can transform our perspective during difficult times, turning our focus from our problems to God's greatness. The Power of Repetition in Scripture The repetition of "my heart is steadfast" underscores the importance of reinforcing our faith through repeated affirmations and declarations. Inner Peace Amidst External Chaos David's ability to maintain a steadfast heart amidst chaos serves as a model for finding inner peace through reliance on God. The Role of Music in Spiritual Life Music and singing are powerful tools for expressing faith and can be used to uplift our spirits and those around us.(7) Fixed.--Better, steadfast (See Psalm 51:10, Note.)Verse 7. - My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed; or, my heart is steadfast - it does not doubt or waver, it is firm in its trust on thee. I will sing and give praise. Sing to thee, i.e., and praise thy Name. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew My heartלִבִּ֣י (lib·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre is steadfast, נָ֘כ֤וֹן (nā·ḵō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect O God, אֱ֭לֹהִים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative my heart לִבִּ֑י (lib·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre is steadfast. נָכ֣וֹן (nā·ḵō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect I will sing אָ֝שִׁ֗ירָה (’ā·šî·rāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 7891: To sing and make music. וַאֲזַמֵּֽרָה׃ (wa·’ă·zam·mê·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music Links Psalm 57:7 NIVPsalm 57:7 NLT Psalm 57:7 ESV Psalm 57:7 NASB Psalm 57:7 KJV Psalm 57:7 BibleApps.com Psalm 57:7 Biblia Paralela Psalm 57:7 Chinese Bible Psalm 57:7 French Bible Psalm 57:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 57:7 My heart is steadfast God my heart (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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