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Psalms
Chapter 56
(NIV 11)
Psalms 56
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For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of David. A miktam.[99] When the Philistines had seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; all day long they press their attack.
2
My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me.
3
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
4
In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
5
All day long they twist my words; all their schemes are for my ruin.
6
They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, hoping to take my life.
7
Because of their wickedness do not[100] let them escape; in your anger, God, bring the nations down.
8
Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll[101]— are they not in your record?
9
Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.
10
In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise—
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in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?
12
I am under vows to you, my God; I will present my thank offerings to you.
13
For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
| # | NIV 11 | |
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| 1 | For the director of music. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” Of David. A miktam.[99] When the Philistines had seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; all day long they press their attack. | |
| 2 | My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me. | |
| 3 | When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. | |
| 4 | In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? | |
| 5 | All day long they twist my words; all their schemes are for my ruin. | |
| 6 | They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, hoping to take my life. | |
| 7 | Because of their wickedness do not[100] let them escape; in your anger, God, bring the nations down. | |
| 8 | Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll[101]— are they not in your record? | |
| 9 | Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me. | |
| 10 | In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise— | |
| 11 | in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me? | |
| 12 | I am under vows to you, my God; I will present my thank offerings to you. | |
| 13 | For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. |
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