Keraia
Psalm 56

Psalm 56:4

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

Modern
In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Traditional
In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
Literal
In God—His word I praise—in God do I trust. I will not fear; what can flesh do to me?
Latin
In Deo laudabo sermones meos; in Deo speravi: non timebo quid faciat mihi caro.

Original

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

Notes

Psalms 56:4

man: Or mere flesh, in contrast to God, who is immortal and much more powerful (see Isaiah 2:22).

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.

Parallels

1 Samuel 21:8–15

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified Overcoming Fear Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To