Psalms 56:9
(56-10) Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call; this I know, that God is for me.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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
8(56-9) Thou has counted my wanderings; put Thou my tears into Thy bottle; are they not in Thy book?
10(56-11) In God — I will praise His word — in the LORD — I will praise His word —
Cross References
Exodus 17:9And Moses said unto 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 9:3(9-4) When mine enemies are turned back, they stumble and perish at Thy presence;
Psalms 27:2When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.
Psalms 46:11(46-12) The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. Selah
Psalms 118:6The LORD is for me; I will not fear; what can man do unto me?
Isaiah 8:9Make an uproar, O ye peoples, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall 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 →