Psalms 56:3 web — When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

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"When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you."

— Psalms 56:3, World English Bible

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KJV
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
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ASV
“What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee. ”
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NET
“When I am afraid, I trust in you.”
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DRB
“I will cry to God the most high; to God who hath done good to me.”
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BBE
“In the time of my fear, I will have faith in you.”
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KJVA
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
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Psalms 56 — Context

Be merciful to me, God, for man wants to swallow me up. All day long, he attacks and oppresses me.

My enemies want to swallow me up all day long, for they are many who fight proudly against me.

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

All day long they twist my words. All their thoughts are against me for evil.

They conspire and lurk, watching my steps, they are eager to take my life.

Psalms 56:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 56:3 say?

Psalms 56:3 in the World English Bible reads: “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.”

Where is Psalms 56:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 56:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 56, verse 3.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 56:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 56:3 in?

Psalms 56:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 56:3?

Psalms 56:3 reads (WEB): “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 56:3 web — When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

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Psalms 56 — Context

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