Psalm 56:3-4 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:4

In God I will praise his word; rather, through God; i.e. "with God's help, by his grace," I am ready to praise whatever sentence he pronounces, whatever flat goes forth from him. In God I have put my trust (so again, Psalms 56:11 ). This is at once the refrain and the keynote of the psalm. In all dangers, in all troubles, whatever happens, whatever seems to be impending, the psalmist will never relinquish his trust in the Almighty. I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. This is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 56:4-11

The expression and the result of faith. "In God I will praise his word," etc. This is not a vain repetition or a mere poetic burden. The meaning is enlarged and strengthened. In Psalms 56:4 that Divine name is used which speaks of the Almighty Creator, "God." In Psalms 56:10 this is repeated, but that personal name is added which speaks of God's covenant and faithfulness, "in the Lord" (equivalent to "Jehovah"). Again, in Psalms 56:4 the psalmist speaks of man in his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 56:3

What time I am afraid - literally, “the day I am afraid.” David did not hesitate to admit that there were times when he was afraid. He saw himself to be in danger, and he had apprehensions as to the result. There is a natural fear of danger and of death; a fear implanted in us:(a) to make us cautious, and(b) to induce us to put our trust in God as a Preserver and Friend.Our very nature - our physical constitution - is full of arrangements most skillfully adjusted, and most wisely planted there,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 56:4

In 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 “has” spoken, and that he has given me... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 56:3-4

Psalms 56:3-4. What time I am afraid, &c. When I have the greatest cause of fear I will rely on thy providence and promise for deliverance. In God will I praise his word I will praise, or boast, in the Lord’s word, or, in the Lord for his word. Or with, or by, God’s favour or help, I will praise his word. The sense seems to be this: there are many things to be praised and celebrated in God, his power and wisdom, &c., but among them all, and above them all, I shall now... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 56:1-57

Psalms 56:1-57:11 David escapes from SaulBoth these psalms belong to the time when David fled from Saul, first to the city of Gath, then to the cave of Adullam. (For the historical background see introductory notes to Psalms 34:0.)David is in great distress in Gath, as he learns that certain people in the city are planning to kill him (56:1-2). The increased danger he faces drives him to an increased dependence on God (3-4). Enemies watch his every move, plotting how they can best attack him... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 56:3

trust = confide. Hebrew. batah. App-69 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 56:4

In God. Figure of speech Cycloides. App-6 . Compare Psalms 56:10 . flesh. Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Part), App-6 , for man. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 56:4

Psalms 56:4. In God I will praise his word— Truth, and faithfulness to his promises, are attributes which dwell in, or belong to God. God had promised David the kingdom of Israel, and therefore in God he would praise his word or promise: i.e. under his protection and by trusting in his power, even amidst the greatest enemies, he would celebrate the praises of his truth and goodness; not doubting but that God would, in due time, accomplish his promise: for it follows, In God will I trust; I will... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 56:3

3. in—or literally, "unto." thee—to whom he turns in trouble. read more