Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version For you have delivered my soul from death, yes, my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. Berean Standard Bible For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. King James Bible 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? New King James Version For You have delivered my soul from death. Have You not kept my feet from falling, That I may walk before God In the light of the living? New American Standard Bible For You have saved my soul from death, Indeed my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of the living. NASB 1995 For You have delivered my soul from death, Indeed my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of the living. NASB 1977 For Thou hast delivered my soul from death, Indeed my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of the living. Legacy Standard Bible For You have delivered my soul from death, Indeed my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of the living. Amplified Bible For You have rescued my soul from death, Yes, and my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of life. Christian Standard Bible For you rescued me from death, even my feet from stumbling, to walk before God in the light of life. Holman Christian Standard Bible For You delivered me from death, even my feet from stumbling, to walk before God in the light of life. American Standard Version 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? Contemporary English Version You protected me from death and kept me from stumbling, so that I would please you and follow the light that leads to life. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation You have rescued me from death. You have kept my feet from stumbling so that I could walk in your presence, in the light of life. Good News Translation because you have rescued me from death and kept me from defeat. And so I walk in the presence of God, in the light that shines on the living. International Standard Version For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, so that I may walk before God in the light of the living! Majority Standard Bible For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. NET Bible when you deliver my life from death. You keep my feet from stumbling, so that I might serve God as I enjoy life. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt thou not deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor You have delivered my soul from death, "" Do You not [keep] my feet from falling? To habitually walk before God in the light of the living! Young's Literal Translation For Thou hast delivered my soul from death, Dost Thou not my feet from falling? To walk habitually before God in the light of the living! Smith's Literal Translation For thou deliveredst my soul from death: are not my feet from falling, to go about before God in the light of the living? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBecause thou hast delivered my soul from death, my feet from falling: that I may please in the sight of God, in the light of the living. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For you have snatched me from death, kept my feet from stumbling, That I may walk before God in the light of the living. New Revised Standard Version For you have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from falling, so that I may walk before God in the light of life. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor thou hast delivered my soul from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may be pleasing in thy sight, O God, in the land of the living. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because you have delivered my soul from death and my feet from slipping, that I may be pleasing before you, God, in the land of the living. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For thou hast delivered my soul from death; Hast Thou not delivered my feet from stumbling? That I may walk before God in the light of the living? Brenton Septuagint Translation For thou hast delivered my soul from death, and my feet from sliding, that I should be well-pleasing before God in the land of the living. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Be Merciful to Me, O God…12Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You. 13For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. Cross References Psalm 116:8-9 For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. / I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. Psalm 18:28 For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness. Psalm 30:3 O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit. Psalm 49:15 But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah Psalm 86:13 For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol. Psalm 103:4 who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, Psalm 118:17 I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done. Isaiah 38:17 Surely for my own welfare I had such great anguish; but Your love has delivered me from the pit of oblivion, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back. Isaiah 25:8 He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken. Job 33:28 He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’ 2 Samuel 22:29 For You, O LORD, are my lamp; the LORD lights up my darkness. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, Treasury of Scripture For you have delivered my soul from death: will not you deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? For Psalm 86:12,13 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore… Psalm 116:8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. 2 Corinthians 1:10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; wilt Psalm 17:5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. Psalm 94:18 When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. Psalm 145:14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down. walk Psalm 116:9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. Genesis 17:1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. Isaiah 2:5 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. the light Job 33:30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living. John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 12:35,36 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth… Jump to Previous Al-Tash-Heth Cave Chief David Death Deliver Delivered Falling Feet Fled Habitually Indeed Light Michtam Musician Prevented Psalm Saul Soul Stumbling Walk WiltJump to Next Al-Tash-Heth Cave Chief David Death Deliver Delivered Falling Feet Fled Habitually Indeed Light Michtam Musician Prevented Psalm Saul Soul Stumbling Walk WiltPsalm 56 1. David, praying to God in confidence of his word, complains of his enemies,9. He professes his confidence in God's word, and promises to praise him For You have delivered my soul from death This phrase acknowledges God's power and faithfulness in delivering the psalmist from mortal danger. In the context of David's life, it reflects his numerous escapes from King Saul's attempts on his life (1 Samuel 19-24). Theologically, it underscores God's sovereignty and protection over His chosen ones. This deliverance can also be seen as a type of Christ's resurrection, where Jesus was delivered from death, providing eternal life for believers (1 Corinthians 15:20-22). and my feet from stumbling that I may walk before God in the light of life Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this psalm, David often wrote during times of distress and persecution, particularly when he was pursued by King Saul or enemies like the Philistines. 2. God The central figure in the psalm, God is portrayed as the deliverer and protector of David's soul. 3. Philistines While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 56 is David's capture by the Philistines in Gath, which is a backdrop to his plea for deliverance. Teaching Points Deliverance and GratitudeRecognize and give thanks for God's deliverance in our lives, both physically and spiritually. Reflect on how God has saved us from various forms of "death" or danger. Walking in the Light Strive to live a life that reflects God's light, making choices that align with His will and truth. This involves daily commitment to spiritual disciplines and moral integrity. Avoiding Stumbling Seek God's guidance to prevent spiritual stumbling. This includes prayer, studying Scripture, and being part of a faith community that encourages accountability and growth. Living with Purpose Understand that our deliverance is not just for our benefit but to enable us to walk before God and fulfill His purposes. Consider how your life can be a testimony to God's saving grace.(13) Wilt thou not deliver?--Better, hast thou not delivered? From falling.--Literally, front a thrust. Verse 13. - For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling; rather, hast thou not delivered (Revised Version); or, surely thou hast delivered (Professor Cheyne). The psalmist views his entire deliverance as accomplished; nothing remains to be asked for. That I may walk before God in the light of the living; i.e. that henceforth I may be free from trouble, and walk before God in the clear daylight, no longer dwelling in darkness, but in "the light of life" (comp. Job 33:30; John 8:12).
Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction You have delivered הִצַּ֪לְתָּ (hiṣ·ṣal·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver my soul נַפְשִׁ֡י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion from death, מִמָּוֶת֮ (mim·mā·weṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin and my feet רַגְלַ֗י (raḡ·lay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda from stumbling, מִ֫דֶּ֥חִי (mid·de·ḥî) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1762: A push, a fall that I may walk לְ֭הִֽתְהַלֵּךְ (lə·hiṯ·hal·lêḵ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face God אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative in the light בְּ֝א֗וֹר (bə·’ō·wr) Preposition | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary of life. הַֽחַיִּֽים׃ (ha·ḥay·yîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life Links Psalm 56:13 NIVPsalm 56:13 NLT Psalm 56:13 ESV Psalm 56:13 NASB Psalm 56:13 KJV Psalm 56:13 BibleApps.com Psalm 56:13 Biblia Paralela Psalm 56:13 Chinese Bible Psalm 56:13 French Bible Psalm 56:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 56:13 For you have delivered my soul (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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