Psalms 56:9
Then shall my enemies turn back in the day that I call. This I know, that God is for me.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
In Context
8Thou number my wanderings. Put thou my tears into thy bottle. Are they not in thy book?
10In God I will praise [his] word. In LORD I will praise [his] word.
Cross References
Exodus 17:9And Moses said to Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand.
Psalms 9:3When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish at thy presence.
Psalms 27:2When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, [even] my adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.
Psalms 46:11LORD of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Psalms 118:6LORD is on my side, I will not fear. What can man do to me?
Isaiah 8:9Make an uproar, O ye peoples, and be broken in pieces. And give ear, all ye of far countries. Gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces. Gird yourselves, and be broken in pieces.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 56:9-13
Comfort under Affliction; Confidence in God. 8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? 9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. 10 In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word. 11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. 12 Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. 13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet… Read the whole commentary →