Psalms56

Psalm 56 records David's plea for mercy while he is oppressed by his enemies, specifically when taken by the Philistines in Gath. Despite his fear, David declares his unwavering trust in God and His word, confident that God will deliver him. He believes that when he cries out, his enemies will retreat because God is for him.

Plea for Mercy Amidst Oppression

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To him that excelleth. A Psalme of David on Michtam, concerning the dumme doue in a farre countrey, when the Philistims tooke him in Gath. Be mercifull vnto me, O God, for man would swallow me vp: he fighteth continually and vexeth me.
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Mine enemies would dayly swallowe mee vp: for many fight against me, O thou most High.
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When I was afrayd, I trusted in thee.
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I will reioyce in God, because of his word, I trust in God, and will not feare what flesh can doe vnto me.

The Malicious Plotting of Foes

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Mine owne wordes grieue me dayly: all their thoughtes are against me to doe me hurt.
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They gather together, and keepe them selues close: they marke my steps, because they waite for my soule.
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They thinke they shall escape by iniquitie: O God, cast these people downe in thine anger.

God Remembers My Suffering

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Thou hast counted my wandrings: put my teares into thy bottel: are they not in thy register?
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When I cry, then mine enemies shall turne backe: this I know, for God is with me.
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I will reioyce in God because of his worde: in the Lord wil I reioyce because of his worde.
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In God doe I trust: I will not be afrayd what man can doe vnto me.

Vow of Praise for Deliverance

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Thy vowes are vpon me, O God: I will render prayses vnto thee.
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For thou hast deliuered my soule from death, and also my feete from falling, that I may walke before God in the light of the liuing.
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