Psalm 57:7
ESV
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody!
NIV
My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
NASB
My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises!
CSB
My heart is confident, God, my heart is confident. I will sing; I will sing praises.
NLT
My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!
KJV
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
NKJV
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.
What does Psalm 57:7 mean?
Despite danger (Psalm 57:1–4), David is committed to praising God (Psalm 57:5). In the prior verse, David noted how his opponents set traps for him, hoping to catch him in a moment of vulnerability (Psalm 57:6). Yet he is so confident in God's rescue that he sings to proclaim his deep trust in the Lord.The description David claims here is from the Hebrew word nākon', which implies stability, preparation, and firmness. David's faith is well-prepared and entirely committed to the Lord God. He has no intention of abandoning his faith, even in the face of danger. Thriving trust in the Lord leads to thankfulness and praise. While those who reject God bring themselves punishment and shame (Isaiah 65:11–13), a Christian believer's sense of joy can be intensely reassuring (Isaiah 65:14; John 15:11).
