Psalm 56:7

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.

Literal

Over iniquity bring no escape for them! In your anger, may You cast down the nations, O God!

Latin

…pro nihilo salvos facies illos; in ira populos confringes.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Psalms 56:5–7

The psalmist specifies his charge against his attackers as he prays for their evil to end.

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 God’s Anger Nehemiah’s Confidence in God Prayers for Vengeance

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Attend to me, O LORD. Hear what my accusers are saying!

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