Psalms 56:3

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”

King James Version (KJV)

Psalms 56:3 Context

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. ²Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High. ³What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. ⁴In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. ⁵Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil. ⁶They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.

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Other Translations for Psalms 56:3

What time I am afraide, I will trust in thee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)

In the time of my fear, I will have faith in you.
- Basic English Bible

In the day that I am afraid, I will confide in thee.
- Darby Bible

In the time when I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
- Webster's Bible

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.
- World English Bible

The day I am afraid I am confident toward Thee.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(56:4) In the day that I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Psalms 56:3

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 56:3

56:4 Will praise - I will praise the Lord for his word, for his promises of protection and deliverance, made to his people. Flesh - Infirm and mortal men, called flesh by way of contempt, as #Psal 78:39 Isa 31:3|.

Discussion for Psalms 56

7 months ago

Jack Gutknecht on Psalms 56:3

I think this verse and others like it can soothe my anxiety before Election Day.

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7 months ago

Jack Gutknecht on Psalms 56:3

What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?

John 14:27 (ESV)

Rev 19:11

1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)

Romans 8:38-39

Ephesians 6:10-20

Peace - Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)

Confidence - 2 Timothy 1:7

Joy - Psalm 94:19

Trust - Psalm 56:3, "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee."

Strength - Isaiah 41:10 ((ESV)

Nearness of God - Psalm 73:28 (ESV)

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5 years ago

John madden on Psalms 56:3

What time iam afraid.or when.. .we are weak but he is strong we will have fear at times or he wouldnt have said it

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6 years ago

Della stinson on Psalms 56:3

I think psalms 56 means to trust in the lord and don 't be afraid and what ever assignment that he has for us we should stand on God and faith. I like how David handled his situation. ever tho he was out of place he acknowledge God and ask God for his protection.

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6 years ago

MokingBirdc on Psalms 56:3

Fear is a tangible force and it is real. Just as faith is a tangible force and is real. Fear can and does come against me but I do not have to go with it. God has made a way of escape. Praise God !! I do not have to allow fear to control me. The devils things are always trying to control but God 's things that He gives are not a controlling force. God does not and will not be a comtrolling force but when I am doing God 's word I am allowing His word to control my actions words and deeds. Which is the way of peace !! What time fear comes against me I will put my Trust in the Lord.

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7 years ago

Carmie on Psalms 56:3

This verse remind me of Psalms 23 that says Even the shadow of death I will fear no evil for Thou Art with me If you don t really have the Lord where you put all your trust you surely have this fear coz you really don t where and how your life and spirit ended up to Biblical approach about sin and human they both go together untended or unintended since we are still in human flesh it us who pressurized sin because we yield in which in reality people doesn t have fear about it coz they just have to pray and read His word to get strength to do it Everyday living facing danger that is unknown and uncertainty of what the future will be like is the fear most have

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7 years ago

Astley Scott on Psalms 56:3

lets face it as believers in this world we are constantly feeling the pressures of sin and sinfulness all around us and there are times even with us living by faith that these pressures will cause us to feel afraid but God s word is our hiding place from the spirit of fear that these things presents There is peace shalom in the midst of confusion trouble pressure uncertainty my peace my shalom Jesus said I give unto you not as the world giveth give I unto you let not your heart be troubled john 14 27

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8 years ago

Preston Gravely, Jr. on Psalms 56:3

The Lord has really encouraged me with this psalm, especially that 3rd verse. I have learned, like David, that we are not immune to fear, but that if we belong to the Lord, we can trust Him to be with us and help us during those times. David does not deny the reality of being afraid, but he knows Who will be with him when he is.

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