For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, God, for man wants to swallow me up. All day long, he attacks and oppresses me

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 56. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. 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. Shall they escape by iniquity? In anger cast down the peoples, God. You count my wanderings. You put my tears into your container. Aren’t they in your book? Then my enemies shall turn back in the day that I call. I know this: that God is for me. In God, I will praise his word. In the LORD, I will praise his word. I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Your vows are on me, God. I will give thank offerings to you. For you have delivered my soul from death, and prevented my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
To the tune of Silent Dove in Distant Lands
A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath
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
Shall they escape by iniquity
In anger cast down the peoples, God
You count my wanderings
You put my tears into your container
Arent they in your book
Then my enemies shall turn back in the day that I call
I know this: that God is for me
In God, I will praise his word
In the LORD, I will praise his word
I have put my trust in God
I will not be afraid
What can man do to me
Your vows are on me, God
I will give thank offerings to you
For you have delivered my soul from death
And prevented my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living

About This Psalm

Psalm 56 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, trust, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 56 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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