Psalm 56:1

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

{To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.} Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.

When

1 Samuel 21:11

1 Samuel 29:4

Be

General references

Psalm 118:13

Psalm 119:134

Bible References

When

But Achish’s servants said to him, “Isn’t this David, the king of the land? Don’t they sing about him during their dances:

Saul has killed his thousands,
but David his tens of thousands?”

The Philistine commanders, however, were enraged with Achish and told him, “Send that man back and let him return to the place you assigned him. He must not go down with us into battle only to become our adversary during the battle. What better way could he regain his master’s favor than with the heads of our men?

Be

Be gracious to me, Lord,
because I am in distress;
my eyes are worn out from angry sorrow—
my whole being as well.

For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A Davidic Miktam. When he fled before Saul into the cave.Be gracious to me, God, be gracious to me,
for I take refuge in You.
I will seek refuge in the shadow of Your wings
until danger passes.

My faithful God will come to meet me;
God will let me look down on my adversaries.

But as for me, Lord,
my prayer to You is for a time of favor.
In Your abundant, faithful love, God,
answer me with Your sure salvation.

He struck the firstborn of the Egyptians
His love is eternal.

and in Your faithful love destroy my enemies.
Wipe out all those who attack me,
for I am Your servant.

General references

You pushed me hard to make me fall,
but the Lord helped me.

Redeem me from human oppression,
and I will keep Your precepts.