Psalms 56:1
The Scripture
(1) To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath. Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Psalm 56 the psalmist cries out for God's help after a day of injustice and despair, trusting that God will deliver him from his enemies. He affirms God's steadfast presence and promises that He will keep his life safe.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 16:1Psalms 57:1Psalms 58:1Psalms 59:1Psalms 60:1I Samuel 21:11I Samuel 21:12I Samuel 21:13I Samuel 21:14I Samuel 21:15I Samuel 29:4Psalms 31:9
Related verses (shared words)
Psalms 57:1I Samuel 7:7I Samuel 7:14I Samuel 17:52I Chronicles 18:1II Chronicles 26:6