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Psalms 56

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 56 of 150

1 To the chief musician. Concerning the silent dove, those far off. Of David, a secret treasure (when the Philistines seized him in Gath). Favor me, for man snuffs me up; all the day fighting oppresses me, O Most High.

2 My watchers panted for me all the day; for many are proudly fighting against me.

3 The day I am afraid I will trust in You.

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Chapter Summary

David complains of his enemies. To the chief musician. Concerning the silent dove, those far off. Of David, a secret treasure (when the Philistines seized him in Gath).

Key Hebrew Words

בָּטַח trust H982 · TWOT 233
יָרֵא fear H3372 · TWOT 907
חָנַן be gracious, favor H2603 · TWOT 694
דָּבָר word H1697 · TWOT 399a
בָּשָׂר flesh H1320 · TWOT 291a
דִּמְעָה tears H1832 · TWOT 442b

People & Context

David

Author of this psalm, written when the Philistines seized him in Gath; trusts God against fear

Philistines

Enemies who seized David in Gath, the setting that prompts this psalm (heading, v1)

Timeline

Seized in Gath

The Philistines seize David in Gath, causing him to cry out for favor as fighters proudly oppress him all day.

Psalms 56:1-2
Tears in the Wineskin

David trusts that God counts his wanderings and collects all his tears in His wineskin and Book.

Psalms 56:8

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