Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me? New Living Translation I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? English Standard Version in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me? Berean Standard Bible in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? King James Bible In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. New King James Version In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? New American Standard Bible In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid. What can mankind do to me? NASB 1995 In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me? NASB 1977 In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me? Legacy Standard Bible In God I trust, I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me? Amplified Bible In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Christian Standard Bible in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mere humans do to me? Holman Christian Standard Bible in God I trust; I will not fear. What can man do to me? American Standard Version In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me? Contemporary English Version I trust you and am not afraid. No one can harm me. English Revised Version In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; what can man do unto me? GOD'S WORD® Translation I trust God. I am not afraid. What can mortals do to me? Good News Translation In him I trust, and I will not be afraid. What can a mere human being do to me? International Standard Version in God I will put my trust. I will not fear what mortal man can do to me. Majority Standard Bible in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? NET Bible in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me? New Heart English Bible I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Webster's Bible Translation In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do to me. World English Bible I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn God I trusted, "" I do not fear what man does to me, Young's Literal Translation In God I trusted, I fear not what man doth to me, Smith's Literal Translation In God I trusted, I will not fear what man shall do to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn God will I praise the word, in the Lord will I praise his speech. In God have I hoped, I will not fear what man can do to me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible In God I trust, I do not fear. What can man do to me? New Revised Standard Version in God I trust; I am not afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn God have I put my trust; I will not be afraid what man can do to me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In God I trust. I will not fear what a man does to me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In God do I trust, I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me? Brenton Septuagint Translation I have hoped in God; I will not be afraid of what man shall do to me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Be Merciful to Me, O God…10In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, 11in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 12Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.… Cross References Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high. Jeremiah 17:7 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Psalm 46:1-2 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, Treasury of Scripture In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do to me. I will not Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 112:7,8 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD… Isaiah 51:7,8,12,13 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings… Jump to Previous Afraid Confidence Fear Hope Trust TrustedJump to Next Afraid Confidence Fear Hope Trust TrustedPsalm 56 1. David, praying to God in confidence of his word, complains of his enemies,9. He professes his confidence in God's word, and promises to praise him in God I trust; This phrase emphasizes a deep reliance on God, reflecting a central theme throughout the Psalms. Trust in God is a recurring motif in the life of David, who authored this psalm. Historically, David faced numerous adversities, including being pursued by King Saul. This trust is not merely intellectual assent but a profound confidence in God's sovereignty and faithfulness. Biblically, trust in God is foundational, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages believers to trust in the Lord with all their heart. This trust is also a precursor to the New Testament faith in Christ, who is the ultimate revelation of God's trustworthiness. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 56, David wrote this psalm during a time of great distress when he was seized by the Philistines in Gath. His trust in God amidst fear is a central theme. 2. Philistines A group of people who were often in conflict with Israel. David's capture by the Philistines in Gath is the backdrop for this psalm. 3. Gath A Philistine city where David sought refuge from King Saul but ended up being captured, leading to the writing of this psalm. Teaching Points Trust in God Overcomes FearTrusting in God provides a foundation that dispels fear, as His power and protection surpass any threat from man. The Limitations of Human Power Recognizing that human power is limited helps believers focus on God's omnipotence and sovereignty. Faith in Adversity Like David, believers are encouraged to maintain their faith even in dire circumstances, knowing that God is their ultimate protector. God's Faithfulness Reflect on God's past faithfulness as a source of strength and confidence in present challenges. Courage Through Scripture Use scripture as a tool to bolster courage and trust in God, especially when facing fear or uncertainty.Verse 11. - In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. Repeated word for word from ver. 4 (see the comment on that passage). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew in Godבֵּֽאלֹהִ֣ים (bê·lō·hîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative I trust; בָּ֭טַחְתִּי (bā·ṭaḥ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure I will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be afraid. אִירָ֑א (’î·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten What מַה־ (mah-) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what can man אָדָ֣ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being do to me? יַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Links Psalm 56:11 NIVPsalm 56:11 NLT Psalm 56:11 ESV Psalm 56:11 NASB Psalm 56:11 KJV Psalm 56:11 BibleApps.com Psalm 56:11 Biblia Paralela Psalm 56:11 Chinese Bible Psalm 56:11 French Bible Psalm 56:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 56:11 I have put my trust in God (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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