Psalms 56:5 web — All day long they twist my words. All their thoughts are against me for evil.

World English Bible

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

— Psalms 56:5, World English Bible

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KJV
“Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.”
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ASV
“All the day long they wrest my words: All their thoughts are against me for evil. ”
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NET
“All day long they cause me trouble; they make a habit of plotting my demise.”
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DRB
“And he hath delivered my soul from the midst of the young lions. I slept troubled. The sons of men, whose teeth are weapons and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.”
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BBE
“Every day they make wrong use of my words; all their thoughts are against me for evil.”
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KJVA
“Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.”
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Psalms 56 — Context

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.

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

You number my wanderings. You put my tears into your bottle. Aren't they in your book?

Psalms 56:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 56:5 say?

Psalms 56:5 in the World English Bible reads: “All day long they twist 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 (WEB): “All day long they twist 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.

Psalms 56:5 web — All day long they twist my words. All their thoughts are against me for evil.

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