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 64:14; John 15:11).