Psalms 56:4

Psalms 56:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
• New International Version (NIV)In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
• English Standard Version (ESV)In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
• New King James Version (NKJV)In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?

Context of Psalms 56:4

2My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. 3When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 5All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. 6They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.

Psalms 56:4 word by word

בֵּאלֹהִים֮ אֲהַלֵּ֪ל דְּבָ֫ר֥וֹ בֵּאלֹהִ֣ים בָּ֭טַחְתִּי לֹ֣א אִירָ֑א מַה־יַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה בָשָׂ֣ר לִֽי׃Read the interlinear

• In Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• whose wordדָּבָרdâbâr · wordH1697
• I praiseהָלַלhâlal · to boast: praiseH1984
• I trustבָּטַחbâţach · to trustH982
• I will notלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• be afraidיָרֵאyârê' · to fearH3372
• Whatמָהmâh mah mâ ma meh · what?H4100
• can manבָּשָׂרbâώâr · fleshH1320
• doעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213

Cross-references for Psalms 56:4

• Psalms 56:10In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,
• Psalms 12:6The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, like gold purified sevenfold.
• Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
• Psalms 119:89Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens.
• John 10:35If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—
• Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
• Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
• Psalms 118:6The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
• Isaiah 31:3But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together.
• Isaiah 41:10Do 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.
• Luke 12:4I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
• Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
• Hebrews 13:6So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Commentaries on Psalms 56:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4In God I will praise his word - באלהים belohim may mean here, through God, or by the help of God, I will praise his word. And, that he should have cause to do it, he says, "In God I have put my trust," and therefore he says, "I will not fear what flesh can do unto me." Man is but Flesh, weak and perishing; God is an infinite Spirit, almighty and eternal. He repeats this sentiment in the tenth and eleventh verses.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4In God I will praise his word - The meaning of this seems to be, “In reference to God - or, in my trust on God - I will especially have respect to his “word” - his gracious promise; I will make that the special object of my praise. In dwelling in my own mind on the divine perfections; in finding there materials for praise, I will have special respect to his revealed truth - to what he has “spoken” as an encouragement to me. I will be thankful that he…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4man: Or mere flesh, in contrast to God, who is immortal and much more powerful (see Isaiah 2:22).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. in God ... his word--By His grace or aid (Psa 60:12; 108:13), or, "I will boast in God as to His word"; in either case His word is the special matter and cause of praise. flesh--for mankind (Psa 65:2; Is 31:3), intimating frailty.Read the comment

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• Afflictions and Adversities
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Commentaries on Psalms 56

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings