Psalms 56:11

Psalms 56:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
• New International Version (NIV)in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?
• English Standard Version (ESV)in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?
• New King James Version (NKJV)In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Context of Psalms 56:11

9My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side. 10In God – I boast in his promise – in the Lord – I boast in his promise – in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me? 12I am obligated to fulfill the vows I made to you, O God; I will give you the thank-offerings you deserve, 13when you deliver my life from death. You keep my feet from stumbling, so that I might serve God as I enjoy life.

Psalms 56:11 word by word

בֵּֽאלֹהִ֣ים בָּ֭טַחְתִּי לֹ֣א אִירָ֑א מַה־יַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה אָדָ֣ם לִֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• In Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• have I put my trustבָּטַחbâţach · to trustH982
• I will not be afraidיָרֵאyârê' · to fearH3372
• what manאָדָם'âdâm · manH120
• can doעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213

Cross-references for Psalms 56:11

• Psalms 27:1The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!
• Psalms 112:7He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
• Isaiah 51:7Listen to me, you who know what is right, you people who are aware of my law! Don’t be afraid of the insults of men; don’t be discouraged because of their abuse!

Commentaries on Psalms 56:11

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11In God have I put my trust - The sentiment in this verse is the same as in Psalm 56:6, except that the word “man” is used here instead of “flesh.” The meaning, however, is the same. The idea is, that he would not be afraid of what “any man” - any human being - could do to him, if God was his friend.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-13Verses 8-13 The heavy and continued trials through which many of the Lord's people have passed, should teach us to be silent and patient under lighter crosses. Yet we are often tempted to repine and despond under small sorrows. For this we should check ourselves. David comforts himself, in his distress and fear, that God noticed all his grievances and all his griefs. God has a bottle and a book for his people's tears, both the tears for their sins, and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11man (Hebrew ’adam): The psalm also uses two other words for man: ’enosh (meaning “people,” Psalm 56:1) and basar (meaning “mere mortals,” Psalm 56:4). All these words point to the short and limited nature of human life.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-131-2. would swallow--literally, "pants as a raging beast" (Ac 9:1).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 56:11

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Faith

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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