Psalms 56:6
(56-7) They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps; according as they have waited for my soul.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
5(56-6) All the day they trouble mine affairs; all their thoughts are against me for evil.
7(56-8) Because of iniquity cast them out; in anger bring down the peoples, O God.
Cross References
Job 16:10They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek scornfully; they gather themselves together against me.
Psalms 2:1Why are the nations in an uproar? And why do the peoples mutter in vain?
Psalms 37:32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
Psalms 59:3(59-4) For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul; the impudent gather themselves together against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.
Psalms 71:10For mine enemies speak concerning me, and they that watch for my soul take counsel together,
Psalms 140:2(140-3) Who devise evil things in their heart; every day do they stir up wars.
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 →