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Psalms 56:5 asv — All the day long they wrest my words: All their thoughts are against me for evil.

American Standard Version

"All the day long they wrest my words: All their thoughts are against me for evil. "

— Psalms 56:5, American Standard Version

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Psalms 56 — Context

2

Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long; For they are many that fight proudly against me.

3

What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee.

4

In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?

5

All the day long they wrest my words: All their thoughts are against me for evil.

6

They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, They mark my steps, Even as they have waited for my soul.

7

Shall they escape by iniquity? In anger cast down the peoples, O God.

8

Thou numberest my wanderings: Put thou my tears into thy bottle; Are they not in thy book?

Psalms 56:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 56:5 say?
Psalms 56:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “All the day long they wrest my words: All their thoughts are against me for evil. ”
Where is Psalms 56:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 56:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 56, verse 5.
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 56:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 56:5 in?
Psalms 56:5 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 56:5?
Psalms 56:5 reads (ASV): “All the day long they wrest my words: All their thoughts are against me for evil. ” 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.
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