Psalms 56:9

9 Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.

Psalms 56:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
ESV
9 Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, thatGod is for me.
NLT
9 My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side!
MSG
9 If my enemies run away, turn tail when I yell at them, Then I'll know that God is on my side.
CSB
9 Then my enemies will retreat on the day when I call. This I know: God is for me.

Psalms 56:9 In-Context

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?
9 Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.
10 In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise—
11 in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 9:3
  • 2. Psalms 102:2
  • 3. S Numbers 14:8; S Deuteronomy 31:6; Romans 8:31
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