Psalms 56:9

(56:10) Then shall my enemies retire backward on the day when I call [on thee]: this I know—that God is for me.

Leeser Tanakh

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) My wanderings hast thou well numbered: put thou my tears into thy bottle; behold, they are numbered by thee.

10(56:11) In God will I praise the word: in the Lord will I praise the word.

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Cross References

Exodus 17:9And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose for us men, and go out, fight with Amalek; tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.

Psalms 9:3(9:4) When my enemies are turned backward, [when] they fall and perish at thy presence.

Psalms 27:2When evil-doers come near against me to eat up my flesh, my assailants and my enemies at me: then do they stumble and fall.

Psalms 46:11(46:12) The Lord of hosts is with us; a defence unto us is the God of Jacob. Selah.

Psalms 118:6The Lord is for me; I will not fear: what can a man do unto me?

Isaiah 8:9Associate yourselves, O ye people, yet shall ye be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of the far portions of the earth: gird yourselves, yet shall ye be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, yet shall ye 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 →

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