Psalm 57:5
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 Version
Be 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 Bible
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory above all the earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Be exalted above the heavens, O God, and your glory above all the earth.

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 Bible
Be 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 1917
Be 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.

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Psalm 57
1. David in prayer fleeing unto God, complains of his dangerous case
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Be exalted, O God
The phrase "Be exalted" is a call for God to be lifted high, both in the hearts of believers and in the world. The Hebrew root for "exalted" is "rum," which means to rise or to be high. This reflects a deep desire for God's supremacy to be recognized universally. Historically, this plea is set against the backdrop of David's life, often pursued by enemies, yet consistently seeking God's elevation above his circumstances. It is a reminder that God's position is above all earthly powers and principalities, and His sovereignty is to be acknowledged in every situation.

above the heavens
The phrase "above the heavens" signifies the transcendence and majesty of God. In Hebrew cosmology, the heavens were seen as the highest realm of creation, a place of divine presence and authority. By stating "above the heavens," the psalmist emphasizes that God's glory and power surpass even the highest known realms. This is a call to recognize that God's dominion is not limited to the earthly or visible but extends beyond the universe itself, affirming His infinite nature and the boundlessness of His reign.

may Your glory
"Your glory" refers to the visible manifestation of God's presence and majesty. The Hebrew word for glory, "kavod," conveys a sense of weightiness or significance. In the biblical context, God's glory is often associated with His holiness, power, and the awe-inspiring nature of His being. The psalmist's prayer is for this divine glory to be evident and acknowledged by all creation, reflecting a desire for God's presence to be unmistakably recognized and revered.

cover all the earth
The phrase "cover all the earth" is a prophetic and hopeful declaration of God's pervasive influence and presence. The Hebrew word for "cover," "kasah," implies a complete and thorough covering, much like a garment enveloping a person. This imagery suggests that God's glory is not meant to be confined to a specific place or people but is intended to fill the entire world. It speaks to the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom, where His presence and righteousness are acknowledged globally, transforming every corner of the earth with His light and truth.

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


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