Psalms
“He shall send from heaven, and save from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.”
Psalms 57:3
Psalms 57:3 (KJV) speaks to God's deliverance, God's mercy, and God's help — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.”
Psalms 124:8“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
Psalms 50:15“And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”
Matthew 14:31“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.”
Exodus 14:13“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
Psalms 34:17“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1
Common questions
What does Psalms 57:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 57:3 reads: "He shall send from heaven, and save from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth." The verse speaks to God's deliverance, God's mercy, and God's help. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 57 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 57:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "He shall send from heaven, and save from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth." is Psalms 57:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 57.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 57:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 57:3 include Psalms 124:8, Psalms 50:15, and Matthew 14:31. Reading them alongside Psalms 57:3 deepens the theme of God's deliverance.
How can I pray with Psalms 57:3?
Read Psalms 57:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.