Psalms 56:4
In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
World English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
3When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
5All day long they twist my words. All their thoughts are against me for evil.
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:6David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the souls of all the people were grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.
2 Chronicles 20:4Judah gathered themselves together to seek help from the LORD. They came out of all the cities of Judah to seek the LORD.
Psalms 19:7The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 118:6The LORD is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Psalms 119:160All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever.
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 →