Psalms 56:1-4

For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of David. A miktam. When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.

1 [a][b]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?

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Cross References 10

  • 1. Psalms 6:2
  • 2. Psalms 57:1-3
  • 3. Psalms 17:9
  • 4. Psalms 35:25; Psalms 124:3; Psalms 57:3
  • 5. Psalms 35:1
  • 6. Psalms 55:4-5
  • 7. S Psalms 55:23
  • 8. ver 10
  • 9. S Psalms 27:1
  • 10. Psalms 118:6; Matthew 10:28; Hebrews 13:6

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 56:1-13 is numbered 56:2-14.
  • [b]. Title: Probably a literary or musical term
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