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Psalm 56:3

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Close Red Letter Cross References Strongs Numbers Footnotes Verse Numbers Scripture Text Size 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Read Chapter Compare Translations Commentaries Cross References More: Trust Verses PREVIOUS Psalm 56:2 NEXT Psalm 56:4

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Psalm 56:3 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV) 3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. English Standard Version (ESV) 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. New Living Translation (NLT) 3 But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. The Message Bible (MSG) 3 When I get really afraid I come to you in trust. American Standard Version (ASV) 3 What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee. GOD'S WORD Translation (GW) 3 Even when I am afraid, I still trust you. Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB) 3 When I am afraid, I will trust in You. New International Reader's Version (NIRV) 3 When I'm afraid, I will trust in you.

Psalm 56:3 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 56:3

What time I am afraid It was a time of fear with him now; he was afraid of Achish king of Gath, ( 1 Samuel 21:12 ) ; so believers have their times of fear; about their interest in the love, and grace, and covenant of God; about their sins and corruptions, and the prevalence of them, fearing they shall perish by them; and about their enemies, who are many, lively, and strong;

I will trust in thee; trust and confidence in the Lord is the best antidote against fears; who is unchangeable in his love, in whom is everlasting strength, and who is faithful and true to every word of promise; and therefore there is great reason to trust in him, and not be afraid.

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Psalm 56:3 In-Context

1 Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; all day long they press their attack. 2 My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me. 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? 5 All day long they twist my words; all their schemes are for my ruin.

Cross References 2

• 1. Psalms 55:4-5
• 2. S Psalms 55:23

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