Psalms 56:4

What does Psalms 56:4 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 56:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

In God will I give praise to his word; in God have I put my hope; I will have no fear of what flesh may do to me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

In God I praise His word, in God I have trusted, I fear not what flesh doth to me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He hath sent from heaven and delivered me: he hath made them a reproach that trod upon me. God hath sent his mercy and his truth,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

InGod will I praise his word, inGod I put my confidence: I will not fear; what can flesh do unto me?

Context

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

v.4This passage

v.5All the day long they wrest my words: All their thoughts are against me for evil.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 46:1

    God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

  • Romans 8:31

    What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

  • Psalms 19:7

    The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

  • John 10:35

    If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came (and the scripture cannot be broken),

  • Psalms 119:89

    For ever, O Jehovah, Thy word is settled in heaven.

  • Psalms 118:6

    Jehovah is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?

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