Psalm 56

April 30, 2025

Read Psalm Chapter 56

Key Verses: Psalm 56:8 and 10-11…

1 O God, have mercy on me,
    for people are hounding me.
    My foes attack me all day long.
2 I am constantly hounded by those who slander me,
    and many are boldly attacking me.
3 But when I am afraid,
    I will put my trust in You.
4 I praise God for what He has promised.
    I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
    What can mere mortals do to me?

5 They are always twisting what I say;
    they spend their days plotting to harm me.
6 They come together to spy on me—
    watching my every step, eager to kill me.
7 Don’t let them get away with their wickedness;
    in your anger, O God, bring them down.

8 You keep track of all my sorrows.
    You have collected all my tears in Your bottle.
    You have recorded each one in Your book.

9 My enemies will retreat when I call to You for help.
    This I know: God is on my side!
10 I praise God for what He has promised;
    yes, I praise the Lord for what He has promised.
11 I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
    What can mere mortals do to me?

12 I will fulfill my vows to you, O God,
    and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for Your help.
13 For You have rescued me from death;
    You have kept my feet from slipping.
So now I can walk in Your presence, O God,
    in Your life-giving light.

PRAYER:

Lord, when my troubles, stress, pain and worries crush me on every side, my heart cries out, my eyes are flowing with tears. Help me Father, have mercy on me Lord. I want to walk in Your presence Lord, I want to be filled with Your life-giving light. I am at peace knowing You keep track of my sorrows, You know what I am going through. Each of my tears are accounted for, my heart longs for Your presence. Your promises are what brings praise to my lips. I trust in You Lord, with You by my side I am not afraid. Amen.