Psalms56
English Standard Version
1To the : to The Dove on . A of , when the him in . Be to me, O , on me; long an me;
2my on me long, me .
3 I am , I put my in you.
4In , whose I , in I ; I shall be . can to me?
5 long they my ; their are me for .
6They stir up , they ; they my , they have for my .
7 their will they ? In cast the , O !
8You have kept of my ; my in your . Are they in your ?
9 my will in the when I . I , is for me.
10In , whose I , in the Lord, whose I ,
11in I ; I shall be . can to me?
12I must perform my you, O ; I will to you.
13 you have my , , my , that I may in the of .
Cross References
Psalms 56Hebrews 13:6 directly quotes this verse: 'I will not fear what man shall do unto me.'
Supported by Matthew Henry
Parallels the exact language of deliverance of the soul from death and feet from falling.
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Shares the urgent cry 'Be merciful unto me, O God' under identical fleeing circumstances.
Supported by John Calvin
Provides the historical setting of David being seized in Gath by the Philistines.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
Parallels praising God's word above all, a key focus of both Psalm 56 and 138.
Supported by Matthew Poole
Directly mirrors the assurance: 'The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.'
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Illustrates the exact moment of fear when David fled from Saul to Achish at Gath.
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An internal refrain within the Psalm, repeating and amplifying confidence in God's word.
Supported by John Calvin
Parallels God's book of remembrance keeping record of His people's tears and trials.
Supported by Matthew Henry
Parallels the promise to walk before God in 'the light of the living'.
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Contrasts God with mortal 'flesh' to emphasize the foolishness of fearing men.
Supported by Matthew Poole, JFB
Describes the secret lurking, hiding, and marking of steps of wicked oppressors.
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Illustrates rendering vows of praise and thanksgiving to the Most High.
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Uses the same Hebrew concept for 'enemies' as watchers or observers lying in wait.
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