Psalms 56:3-4

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?

Psalms 56:3-4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 56:3-4 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.

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

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 55:4-5
• 2. S Psalms 55:23
• 3. ver 10
• 4. S Psalms 27:1
• 5. Psalms 118:6; Matthew 10:28; Hebrews 13:6