KJV King James Version
I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth [all things] for me.
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Psalm 57:2
I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth [all things] for me.
Read it in 5 translations
BSB Berean Standard Bible
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
WEB World English Bible
I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.
ASV American Standard Version
I will cry unto God Most High, Unto God that performeth all things for me.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
I call to God Most High, To God who is perfecting for me.
Surrounding context — Psalm 57
1 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until [these] calamities be overpast.
2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth [all things] for me.
3 He shall send from heaven, and save me [from] the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
4 My soul [is] among lions: [and] I lie [even among] them that are set on fire, [even] the sons of men, whose teeth [are] spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.
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Psalm 138:8The LORD will perfect [that which] concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, [endureth] for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.Philippians 1:6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the day of Jesus Christ:Hebrews 13:21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.Isaiah 26:12LORD, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.Philippians 2:12Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.Psalm 136:2-3O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.Psalm 56:2Mine enemies would daily swallow [me] up: for [they be] many that fight against me, O thou most High.
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