Psalms 56:3

(56-4) In the day that I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

In Context

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,

4(56-5) In God — I will praise His word — in God do I trust, I will not be afraid; what can flesh do unto me?

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Cross References

1 Samuel 21:12(21-13) And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

2 Chronicles 20:3And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek unto the LORD; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

Psalms 34:4(34-5) I sought the LORD, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

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 →

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