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Psalms 56:3 Meaning and Commentary
Psalms 56:3
What time I am afraid
It was a time of fear with him now; he was afraid of Achish king of Gath, ( 1 Samuel 21:12 ) ; so believers have their times of fear; about their interest in the love, and grace, and covenant of God; about their sins and corruptions, and the prevalence of them, fearing they shall perish by them; and about their enemies, who are many, lively, and strong;
I will trust in thee;
trust and confidence in the Lord is the best antidote against fears; who is unchangeable in his love, in whom is everlasting strength, and who is faithful and true to every word of promise; and therefore there is great reason to trust in him, and not be afraid.
Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Psalms 56:3 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.
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