Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 56

44 catchwords346 parallels

← Psalms | ← Ch 55 | Ch 57 →

Psalm 56 . 1 , David , praying to God in confidence of his word , complains of his enemies; Psalm 56 . 9 , He professes his confidence in God’s word , and promises to praise him.

rechokim. Or , as it may be rendered , “concerning the dumb dove (or oppressed band) in distant places ,” i.e. , David , or his companions; though some consider it as the name of a tune , and others a musical instrument.

Psalm 56:1

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.

Psalm 56:1 · BSB

Michtam5 parallels

or , a golden Psalm

when2 parallels

Be8 parallels

swallow12 parallels

Reciprocal15 parallels

Psalm 56:2

My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.

Psalm 56:2 · BSB

enemies1 parallel

Heb. observers

many4 parallels

most8 parallels

Reciprocal23 parallels

Psalm 56:3

When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.

Psalm 56:3 · BSB

the whole verse10 parallels

Reciprocal12 parallels

Psalm 56:4

In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalm 56:4 · BSB

In God I will10 parallels

in God I have10 parallels

Reciprocal14 parallels

Psalm 56:5

All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.

Psalm 56:5 · BSB

they7 parallels

all7 parallels

Reciprocal9 parallels

Psalm 56:6

They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.

Psalm 56:6 · BSB

gather11 parallels

hide3 parallels

mark7 parallels

Reciprocal12 parallels

Psalm 56:7

In spite of such sin, will they escape? In Your anger, O God, cast down the nations.

Psalm 56:7 · BSB

escape6 parallels

in thine5 parallels

Reciprocal2 parallels

Psalm 56:8

You have taken account of my wanderings. Put my tears in Your bottle—are they not in Your book?

Psalm 56:8 · BSB

tellest12 parallels

put6 parallels

are they4 parallels

Reciprocal8 parallels

Psalm 56:9

Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.

Psalm 56:9 · BSB

When3 parallels

then3 parallels

for5 parallels

Reciprocal12 parallels

Psalm 56:10

In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,

Psalm 56:10 · BSB

the whole verse6 parallels

Reciprocal4 parallels

Psalm 56:11

in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalm 56:11 · BSB

I will not7 parallels

Reciprocal10 parallels

Psalm 56:12

Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.

Psalm 56:12 · BSB

Thy11 parallels

I will5 parallels

Reciprocal12 parallels

Psalm 56:13

For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.

Psalm 56:13 · BSB

For7 parallels

wilt4 parallels

walk4 parallels

the light7 parallels

Reciprocal13 parallels

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In the wider web2 threads
Chiasms
Shaped Psalm 56:1–13, Psalm 56:3–5
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