Psalms 56:3

What does Psalms 56:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 56:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

In the time of my fear, I will have faith in you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

The day I am afraid I am confident toward Thee.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I will cry to God the most high; to God who hath done good to me.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

In the day that I am afraid, I will confide in thee.

Context

v.2Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long; For they are many that fight proudly against me.

v.3This passage

v.4In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?

Cross references

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

  • 2 Chronicles 20:3

    And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek unto Jehovah; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:8

    For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

  • 1 Samuel 30:6

    And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened himself in Jehovah his God.

  • Psalms 55:4

    My heart is sore pained within me: And the terrors of death are fallen upon me.

  • 1 Samuel 21:10

    And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.

  • Psalms 34:4

    I sought Jehovah, and he answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.

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