Psalms 56:6

6 They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, hoping to take my life.

Psalms 56:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
ESV
6 They stir up strife, they lurk; they watch my steps, as they have waited for my life.
NLT
6 They come together to spy on me— watching my every step, eager to kill me.
MSG
6 They gang up, sneak together through the alleys To take me by surprise, wait their chance to get me.
CSB
6 They stir up strife, they lurk; they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.

Psalms 56:6 In-Context

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.
6 They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, hoping to take my life.
7 Because of their wickedness do not let them escape; in your anger, God, bring the nations down.
8 Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll — are they not in your record?

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 59:3; Psalms 94:21; Mark 3:6
  • 2. Psalms 17:11
  • 3. Psalms 71:10
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