Hideaway (Psalm 57)
Chaneni Elohim
חָנֵּנִי אֱלֹהִים
cha-ne-ni e-lo-him
Be merciful to me, O God.
A mercy prayer repeated slowly when the soul needs shelter.
Psalm 57
first single from Adullam
Hideaway
A Psalm 57 song for anxious rooms, quiet prayer, and the shelter of mercy.
Son of Jesse turns the Psalms into stripped-down acoustic songs: nylon-string guitar, ancient lyre, unforced voice, and words made for refuge.
new single
The Ascent (Psalm 121)
debut EP
Adullam
sound
acoustic psalms
instruments
guitar / kinnor
New single / Psalm 121 / Out now (Oct 30, 2026)
My help comes from the Lord.
A steady, footsteps-on-the-path setting of Psalm 121 for anyone lifting their eyes to the hills and asking where help comes from.Steady fingerpicking keeps a walking pace while the Hebrew refrain carries the Psalm home: Ezri me'im Adonai.
Psalm singles
Dates come from the Vox Petra release plan, and planned dates can still move.
- The Ascent (Psalm 121) · SingleOut now · Listen
- Shepherd's Ease (Psalm 23) · SingleOut now · Listen
- Ori (Psalm 27) · SingleOut Nov 6, 2026
- Yoshev (Psalm 91) · SinglePlanned for Nov 13, 2026
- You Have Searched Me (Psalm 139) · SinglePlanned for Nov 20, 2026
- Al-Taschith (Do Not Destroy) · SinglePlanned for Nov 27, 2026
Latest video
Son of Jesse - Shepherd's Ease (Psalm 23) (Official Lyric Video). Watch on YouTube
Hideaway / Psalm 57
beneath the shadow of Your wings.
The first song from Adullam begins in the cave: a low, unhurried prayer for mercy when the noise will not let the soul rest. English verses carry the lament; the Hebrew refrain becomes the anchor: Chaneni Elohim.
30-second preview
Hideaway (Psalm 57)
Questions
words for refuge.
Short answers shaped for prayer and listening, especially the Hebrew phrases that appear inside the songs.
- What is Son of Jesse's new single?
- The Ascent (Psalm 121) is the new Son of Jesse single, out now as of Friday, October 30, 2026. It sets Psalm 121 to steady fingerpicked guitar, with the Hebrew line "Ezri me'im Adonai" (My help comes from the Lord) as its refrain. It follows Shepherd's Ease (Psalm 23), released October 23, and Ori (Psalm 27) is out November 6.
- Who is Son of Jesse?
- Son of Jesse is David Courts' meditative acoustic folk project, built around Psalm settings for prayer, sleep, focus, and anxious hearts that need quiet refuge.
- What does Son of Jesse mean?
- "Son of Jesse" is a biblical name for David, the shepherd-king and psalmist. The project uses that name to point back to the Psalms and the quiet posture of a shepherd-musician.
- Is Son of Jesse AI-assisted?
- Yes. Son of Jesse uses AI-assisted audio production, while the lyrics are human-authored, rooted in Scripture adaptation, and shaped by human creative direction and theological intent.
- What is Adullam about?
- Adullam is a five-song refuge EP shaped by the cave Psalms: mercy for the overwhelmed, songs for sleepless nights, and stillness before God.
Hebrew refrains
Psalm phrases kept close.
These are the repeated Hebrew lines that anchor Adullam in the Psalms: short prayers for mercy, thirst, refuge, goodness, and stillness.
Watches of the Night (Psalm 63)
Tzam'ah l'cha nafshi
צָמְאָה לְךָ נַפְשִׁי
tsam-ah l'cha naf-shee
My soul thirsts for You.
A night prayer for the listener who cannot sleep and needs God in the dark.
Psalm 63
I Cry Aloud (Psalm 142)
Attah machsi
אַתָּה מַחְסִי
at-tah mach-see
You are my refuge.
A confession for the low place when every other refuge has failed.
Psalm 142
Taste and See (Psalm 34)
Taam'u ur'u ki tov Adonai
טַעֲמוּ וּרְאוּ כִּי טוֹב יְהוָה
ta-am-oo oor-oo kee tov a-do-nai
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
An invitation to receive God's goodness without hurry.
Psalm 34
Selah (Psalm 46)
Harp'u ud'u
הַרְפּוּ וּדְעוּ
har-poo oo-deh
Be still and know.
A closing call to stop striving and rest in God's rule.
Psalm 46
debut EP / Adullam
psalms for the cave and the quiet room.
Adullam is a five-song refuge built from the cave Psalms: mercy for the overwhelmed, songs for sleepless nights, and a repeated call to become still before God. It is acoustic Scripture for prayer, study, and deep rest.
Spotify and Apple Music single-level links are verified for all five Adullam songs. Full EP/package DSP evidence remains pending, so the site treats each track as an individual public single.
refuge
Songs for the listener who needs somewhere safe to bring fear and fatigue.
mercy
Psalm language held close enough to become a prayer under the breath.
stillness
No percussion, no spectacle: only strings, voice, silence, and the Word.
five psalms
Adullam
The EP follows a simple path through refuge, thirst, lament, invitation, and stillness.
- 01
- 02
Watches of the Night
Psalm 63 / 3:05
A sleepless prayer for the soul that thirsts for God.
- 03
- 04
- 05
For Churches
psalms for your congregation.
Free for your congregation. Download a lyric sheet for any released Son of Jesse song to use in worship, small groups, or prayer.
Hideaway (Psalm 57)
55 bpm / Psalm 57
lyrics pdflyric sheet onlyWatches of the Night (Psalm 63)
48 bpm / Psalm 63
lyrics pdflyric sheet onlyI Cry Aloud (Psalm 142)
58 bpm / Psalm 142
lyrics pdflyric sheet onlyTaste and See (Psalm 34)
60 bpm / Psalm 34
lyrics pdflyric sheet onlySelah (Psalm 46)
50 bpm / Psalm 46
lyrics pdflyric sheet only
Merch
something to wear to the cave.
Son of Jesse tees and hats, printed and shipped through Fourthwall.
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Hideaway Tee
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Selah Tee
$35 / Moss, Black
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press / sync / release coverage
Acoustic psalms for refuge.
For coverage, licensing, playlist consideration, and release assets, contact the Son of Jesse release desk.