Psalms 56:3
When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
In Context
2My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.
4In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Cross References
1 Samuel 21:12Now David took these words to heart and was very much afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
2 Chronicles 20:3Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah.
Psalms 34:4I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
2 Corinthians 1:8We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.
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 →