Psalms 56:2
(56-3) They that lie in wait for me would swallow me up all the day; for they are many that fight against me, O Most High,
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
In Context
3(56-4) In the day that I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee.
Cross References
Psalms 9:2(9-3) I will be glad and exult in Thee; I will sing praise to Thy name, O Most High:
Psalms 41:5(41-6) Mine enemies speak evil of me: 'When shall he die, and his name perish?'
Psalms 57:3(57-4) He will send from heaven, and save me, when he that would swallow me up taunteth; Selah; God shall send forth His mercy and His truth.
Psalms 92:1(92-1) A Psalm, a Song. For the sabbath day. (92-2) It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High;
Psalms 93:4Above the voices of many waters, the mighty breakers of the sea, the LORD on high is mighty.
Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the High and Lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 56:2-8
Prayer for Help under Oppression; Confidence in God. 1 Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me. 2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High. 3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. 4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. 5 Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil. 6 They gather themselves together, they hide… Read the whole commentary →