Psalm 56:11 KJV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 56:1-13

Psalms 56David wrote this psalm of individual lament when the Philistines seized him in Gath (1 Samuel 21:10; cf. Psalms 34). He composed it for singing to the tune of "A Dove on Distant Oaks." This melody was evidently common in David’s day.The content of this psalm is similar to that of Psalms 54, 55, , 57. Again David determined to continue trusting in the Lord even though his enemies sought to destroy him. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 56:8-13

2. The confidence of the psalmist 56:8-13 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 56:10-11

These verses rephrase the refrain to this song that appears in Psalms 56:4. The refrain is a strong affirmation of David’s confidence in God. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 56:1-13

Title.—(RV) ’For the Chief Musician; set to Jonath elem rehokim. A Psalm of David: Michtam: when the Philistines took him in Gath.’ For Michtam see on Psalms 16. Jonath elem rehokim (’the dove of the distant terebinths’) indicates the song to the melody of whicb the Ps. was to be sung. As in the case of Psalms 34 the title hardly describes accurately the occasion which it mentions (1 Samuel 21:10), and consequently too much weight must not be attached to it. The Psalmist, with many enemies... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 56:1-13

Psalms 56:1-13THE superscription dates this psalm from the time of David’s being in Gath. Probably his first stay there is meant, during which he had recourse to feigned insanity in order to secure his safety. What a contrast between the seeming idiot scrabbling on the walls and the saintly singer of this lovely song of purest trust! But striking as the contrast is, it is not too violent to be possible. Such heroic faith might lie very near such employment of pardonable dissimulation, even if... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 56:1-13

Psalms 56:0 The Faithfulness of God, the Comfort of His People 1. Trust and Comfort (Psalms 56:1-9 ) 2. Praise for anticipated deliverance (Psalms 56:10-13 ) These five Psalms which are grouped together are Michtam Psalms. This one was written by David when the Philistines took him at Gath. The inscription Jonathelem-rechokim has been rendered by the Septuagint translators as “upon the people driven afar from the holy place,” the literal rendering is, “The dove of silence in far off... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 56:8-11

What a sweet thought is here suggested of God's remembrance of his people's affliction! It is an interesting figure of speech, of bottling their tears: but the sense is, they are remembered. And woe will be to the man that offends one of God's little ones on His account. What are now bottles of tears, will be poured out in the end as so many vials of wrath. But, Reader, think how the tears of Jesus have been treasured up, which he shed for the sins of his people. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 56:11

Clouds. They are exceedingly great. (Haydock) --- Christ has mounted to the highest heavens, and his apostles have preached (Calmet) his saving truths, which, like clouds, render the earth fruitful in good works. (Haydock) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 56:8-13

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 those for their afflictions. He observes them... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 56:1-13

Comfort in the Midst of Persecution. To the chief musician upon Jonathelem-rechokim, the word not only denoting the melody according to which the hymn was to be sung, "The dove of silence of distant places," but also the subject of the psalm, David being the uncomplaining, meek dove, driven from home to wander in exile, Michtam, a poem of epigrams, of David when the Philistines took him in Gath, the event being recorded 1 Samuel 21:10-2 Kings :. v. 1. Be merciful unto me, O God; for man... read more