Psalm 56:11
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 Version
In 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 Bible
In 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
In God, I will praise the word. In the Lord, I will praise his speech. In God, I have hoped. I will not fear what man can do to me.

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 Bible
In 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 1917
In 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…

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Psalm 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
The phrase "In God" signifies a profound trust and reliance on the divine. The Hebrew root for God here is "Elohim," which is a plural form often used to denote the majesty and power of the one true God. This phrase sets the foundation for the entire verse, emphasizing that the source of the psalmist's confidence and security is not in human strength or wisdom, but in the Almighty Creator. Historically, the Israelites often found themselves surrounded by enemies, and their survival depended on their faith in God. This trust is not passive but an active placing of one's life and circumstances into God's hands.

I trust
The Hebrew word for "trust" is "batach," which conveys a sense of boldness and confidence. It is not merely a feeling but an action, a decision to place one's confidence in God despite external circumstances. This trust is rooted in the character and promises of God, who has proven Himself faithful throughout the history of Israel. The psalmist's declaration of trust is a powerful statement of faith, especially in times of fear or uncertainty.

I will not be afraid
This phrase reflects a conscious choice to reject fear. The Hebrew word "yare" for "afraid" indicates a deep, paralyzing fear. By stating "I will not be afraid," the psalmist is making a deliberate decision to stand firm in faith. This is a recurring theme in the Psalms, where the faithful are encouraged to choose faith over fear, knowing that God is their protector and deliverer. The historical context of David's life, often pursued by enemies, adds depth to this declaration, as he repeatedly experienced God's deliverance.

What can man do to me?
This rhetorical question underscores the psalmist's confidence in God's protection. The word "man" here is "adam" in Hebrew, referring to humanity in its frailty and limitations. The psalmist contrasts the power of mortal man with the omnipotence of God. This perspective diminishes the threat posed by human adversaries, as their power is insignificant compared to God's. This assurance is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God promises to be their shield and defender. Historically, this reflects the experiences of the Israelites, who often faced overwhelming odds yet were delivered by God's mighty hand.

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 God
בֵּֽאלֹהִ֣ים (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


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