The Lord Will

Psalm 56:9

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

KJV

Read in Psalm 56

Meaning

The expected turning of enemies rests on the conviction that God is for the speaker, making divine presence the ground of confidence.

Tears remembered and renewed trust

Psalm 56 answers fear and hostile pressure with repeated trust: God sees the wanderer, remembers every tear, judges violent plotting, and delivers so the worshiper may walk before God in the light of life.

Read carefully

The expected turning of enemies rests on the conviction that God is for the speaker, making divine presence the ground of confidence.

Reflection

The expected turning of enemies rests on the conviction that God is for the speaker, making divine presence the ground of confidence.