Thematic Bible

Psalm 56:1

Be gracious to me, O God, for man has trampled on me;
All day long the adversary oppresses and torments me.

Psalm 56:2


My enemies have trampled upon me all day long,
For they are many who fight proudly against me.

Psalm 56:3


When I am afraid,
I will put my trust and faith in You.

Psalm 56:4


In God, whose word I praise;
In God I have put my trust;
I shall not fear.
What can mere man do to me?

Psalm 56:5


All day long they twist my words and say hurtful things;
All their thoughts are against me for evil.

Psalm 56:6


They attack, they hide and lurk,
They watch my steps,
As they have [expectantly] waited to take my life.

Psalm 56:7


Cast them out because of their wickedness.
In anger bring down the peoples, O God!
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 56:8


You have taken account of my wanderings;
Put my tears in Your bottle.
Are they not recorded in Your book?

Psalm 56:9


Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call;
This I know, that God is for me.

Psalm 56:10


In God, whose word I praise,
In the Lord, whose word I praise,

Psalm 56:11


In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?

Psalm 56:12


Your vows are binding upon me, O God;
I will give thank offerings to You.

Psalm 56:13


For You have rescued my soul from death,
Yes, and my feet from stumbling,
So that I may walk before God
In the light of life.