Psalms 56:2

What does Psalms 56:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 56:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long; For they are many that fight proudly against me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long; For they are many that fight proudly against me.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

My haters are ever ready to put an end to me; great numbers are lifting themselves up against me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Mine enemies have swallowed up all the day, For many <FI>are<Fi> fighting against me, O most High,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me: for my soul trusteth in thee. And in the shadow of thy wings will I hope, until iniquity pass away.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Mine enemies would swallow [me] up all the day long; for they are many that fight against me haughtily.

Context

v.1Be merciful unto me, O God; for man would swallow me up: All the day long he fighting oppresseth me.

v.2This passage

v.3What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 93:4

    Above the voices of many waters, The mighty breakers of the sea, Jehovah on high is mighty.

  • Psalms 92:8

    But thou, O Jehovah, art on high for evermore.

  • Psalms 3:1

    Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me.

  • Psalms 91:1

    He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

  • Psalms 54:5

    He will requite the evil unto mine enemies: Destroy thou them in thy truth.

  • Psalms 35:1

    Strive thou, O Jehovah, with them that strive with me: Fight thou against them that fight against me.

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