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Psalms 56:6-1953 kjv — They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. Shall they escap…

King James Version

6

They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.

7

Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.

8

Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?

9

When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.

10

In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.

11

In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

12

Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

13

For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?

— Psalms 56:6-1953, King James Version

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“They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, They mark my steps, Even as they have waited for my soul. Shall they escape by iniquity? In anger cast down the peoples, O God. Thou numberest my wanderings: Put thou my tears into thy bottle; Are they not in thy book? Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call: This I know, that God is for me. In God (I will praise his word), In Jehovah (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me? Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thank-offerings unto thee. For thou hast delivered my soul from death: Hast thou not delivered my feet from falling, That I may walk before God In the light of the living? ”
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Psalms 56 — Context

3

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

4

In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

5

Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.

6

They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.

7

Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.

8

Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?

9

When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.

10

In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.

11

In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

12

Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

13

For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?

Psalms 56:6-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 56:6-1953 say?

Psalms 56:6-1953 in the King James Version reads: “They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God. Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word. In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? ”

Where is Psalms 56:6-1953 in the Bible?

Psalms 56:6-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 56, verses 6–1953.

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 56:6-1953.

What translation should I read Psalms 56:6-1953 in?

Psalms 56:6-1953 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 56:6-1953?

Psalms 56:6-1953 reads (KJV): “They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God. Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word. In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? ” 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.