Thematic Bible
Psalm 56:1 (show verse)
For the music director; according to the yonath-elem-rechovim style; a prayer of David, written when the Philistines captured him in Gath. Have mercy on me, O God, for men are attacking me! All day long hostile enemies are tormenting me.
Psalm 56:2 (show verse)
Those who anticipate my defeat attack me all day long. Indeed, many are fighting against me, O Exalted One.
Psalm 56:3 (show verse)
When I am afraid, I trust in you.
Psalm 56:4 (show verse)
In God -- I boast in his promise -- in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?
Psalm 56:5 (show verse)
All day long they cause me trouble; they make a habit of plotting my demise.
Psalm 56:6 (show verse)
They stalk and lurk; they watch my every step, as they prepare to take my life.
Psalm 56:7 (show verse)
Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape! In your anger bring down the nations, O God!
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Psalm 56:8 (show verse)
You keep track of my misery. Put my tears in your leather container! Are they not recorded in your scroll?
Psalm 56:9 (show verse)
My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side.
Psalm 56:10 (show verse)
In God -- I boast in his promise -- in the Lord -- I boast in his promise --
Psalm 56:11 (show verse)
in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?
Psalm 56:12 (show verse)
I am obligated to fulfill the vows I made to you, O God; I will give you the thank-offerings you deserve,
Psalm 56:13 (show verse)
when you deliver my life from death. You keep my feet from stumbling, so that I might serve God as I enjoy life.