Psalms 56:3

3 (55-4) From the height of the day I shall fear: but I will trust in thee.

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.

Psalms 56:3 In-Context

1 (55-1) <Unto the end, for a people that is removed at a distance form the sanctuary: for David, for an inscription of a title (or pillar) when the Philistines held him in Geth.> (55-2) Have mercy on me, O God, for man hath trodden me under foot; all the day long he hath afflicted me fighting against me.

2 (55-3) My enemies have trodden on me all the day long; for they are many that make war against me.

3 (55-4) From the height of the day I shall fear: but I will trust in thee.

4 (55-5) In God I will praise my words, in God I have put my trust: I will not fear what flesh can do against me.

5 (55-6) All the day long they detested my words: all their thoughts were against me unto evil.