Psalms 56:2

2 My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me.

Psalms 56:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
ESV
2 my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly.
NLT
2 I am constantly hounded by those who slander me, and many are boldly attacking me.
MSG
2 Not a day goes by but somebody beats me up; They make it their duty to beat me up.
CSB
2 My adversaries trample me all day, for many arrogantly fight against me.

Psalms 56:2 In-Context

1 Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; all day long they press their attack.
2 My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me.
3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
4 In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
5 All day long they twist my words; all their schemes are for my ruin.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 35:25; Psalms 124:3; Psalms 57:3
  • 2. Psalms 35:1
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