New International Version Psalm 56[a] For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of David. A miktam.[b] When the Philistines had seized him in Gath. 1 Be merciful to me, my …

Psalm 56 begins with the psalmist expressing fear due to relentless oppression by enemies. The psalmist declares trust in God despite these fears, emphasizing reliance on divine protection.

David comforts himself, in his distress and fear, that God noticed all his grievances and all his griefs. God has a bottle and a book for his people's tears, both the tears for their sins, and those for their …

Psalms 56 For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of David. A miktam. When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.

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 …

Psalm 56 is the 56th psalm of the Book of Psalms, beginning in English in the King James Version: "Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up". In the slightly different numbering system …

56 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.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Fighting all day he oppresses me. For there are many who fight against me, O Most High. I will trust in You. I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? All their thoughts are against me for evil. When they lie …

Psalm 56 To the chief Musician upon Jonath-elem-rechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.