Keraia
Psalm 56

Psalm 56:10

Be Merciful to Me, O God · Psalm 56:1–13
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Translations

Modern
In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,
Traditional
In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.
Literal
In God whose word I do praise, in YHWH whose word I praise—
Latin
In Deo laudabo verbum; in Domino laudabo sermonem. In Deo speravi: non timebo quid faciat mihi homo.

Original

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

Notes

Psalms 56:1–13

In this lament, the psalmist first asks for help and then expresses confidence in God. This pattern occurs two times (Psalm 56:1–4, 5–13).

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David Nehemiah’s Confidence in God

Parallels

1 Samuel 21:8–15

Glossary

David Jonath-Elem-Rechokim Michtam Miktam Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflicted Saints: should Praise God Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To