Psalms 56:4
2 My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.
3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
5 All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.
6 They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- KJV
- In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
- WEB
- In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
- ASV
- In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?
- DARBY
- In God will I praise his word, in God I put my confidence: I will not fear; what can flesh do unto me?
- BLB
- In God—His word I praise—in God do I trust. I will not fear; what can flesh do to me?
- ÅB
- Ved Gud priser jeg hans ord; til Gud setter jeg min lit, jeg frykter ikke; hva skulle kjød kunne gjøre meg?
- OTB
- I Gud, hvis ord jeg priser,
I Gud har jeg satt min lit; jeg skal ikke frykte.
Hva kan dødelige mennesker gjøre meg? - B1930
- Ved Gud priser jeg hans ord; til Gud setter jeg min lit, jeg frykter ikke; hvad skulde kjød kunne gjøre mig?
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Read in contextPsalms 118:6
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Read in contextRomans 8:31–39
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Read in contextPsalms 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
Read in contextIsaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
Read in contextLuke 12:4–5
I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
Read in contextPsalms 56:10–11
In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,
Read in contextPsalms 46:1–2
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
Read in context