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Atomic Bible
Psalms 57:7
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast.
from In You My Soul Takes Refuge, Psalms 57:1-11
What it says

David declares that his heart is steadfast and ready to sing and make music.

What it is doing

This verse marks the turn from lament to confident praise.

In context

1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. 2I cry out to God Most High, 3He reaches down from heaven and saves me; 4My soul is among the lions; 5Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; 6They spread a net for my feet; 7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. 8Awake, my glory! 9I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; 10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, 11Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;