Psalms 56:3
When I am afraid,I will put my trust in you.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
In Context
2My enemies want to swallow me up all day long,for they are many who fight proudly against me.
4In God, I praise his word.In God, I put my trust.I will not be afraid.What can flesh do to me?
Cross References
1 Samuel 21:12David laid up these words in his heart, and was very afraid of Achish the king of Gath.
2 Chronicles 20:3Jehoshaphat was alarmed, and set himself to seek to the Lord. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
Psalms 34:4I sought the Lord, and he answered me,and delivered me from all my fears.HEY
2 Corinthians 1:8For we do not desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much 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 →