Psalms 56:9
When I cry to thee, my enemies shall turn back; This I know, that God is for me.
Noyes Bible
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
8Count thou my wanderings; Put my tears into thy bottle! Are they not recorded in thy book?
10Through God shall I praise his word; I shall glory in the promise of Jehovah.
Cross References
Psalms 9:3All my enemies are turned back; They fall and perish at thy presence.
Psalms 27:2When the wicked came upon me to devour me, Even my persecutors and enemies, they stumbled and fell.
Psalms 46:11The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Psalms 118:6The LORD is on my side, I will not fear: What can man do to me?
Isaiah 8:9Rage, ye nations, and despair! Give ear, all ye distant parts of the earth! Gird yourselves, and despair! Gird yourselves, and despair!
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 →