Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me. New Living Translation My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side! English Standard Version Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. Berean Standard Bible Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side. King James Bible When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. New King James Version When I cry out to You, Then my enemies will turn back; This I know, because God is for me. New American Standard Bible Then my enemies will turn back on the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me. NASB 1995 Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me. NASB 1977 Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me. Legacy Standard Bible Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me. Amplified Bible Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me. Christian Standard Bible Then my enemies will retreat on the day when I call. This I know: God is for me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then my enemies will retreat on the day when I call. This I know: God is for me. American Standard Version Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call: This I know, that God is for me. Contemporary English Version When I pray, LORD God, my enemies will retreat, because I know for certain that you are with me. English Revised Version Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call: this I know, that God is for me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then my enemies will retreat when I call [to you]. This I know: God is on my side. Good News Translation The day I call to you, my enemies will be turned back. I know this: God is on my side-- International Standard Version My enemies will retreat when I call on you. This has been my experience, because God is with me. Majority Standard Bible Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side. NET Bible My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side. New Heart English Bible Then my enemies shall turn back in the day that I call. I know this, that God is for me. Webster's Bible Translation When I cry to thee, then shall my enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. World English Bible Then my enemies shall turn back in the day that I call. I know this: that God is for me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen turn back my enemies in the day I call. This I have known, that God [is] for me. Young's Literal Translation Then turn back do mine enemies in the day I call. This I have known, that God is for me. Smith's Literal Translation Then will mine enemies turn back in the day I shall call: this I knew, that God is for me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen shall my enemies be turned back. In what day soever I shall call upon thee, behold I know thou art my God. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible My foes turn back when I call on you. This I know: God is on my side. New Revised Standard Version Then my enemies will retreat in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen shall mine enemies turn back; and I will know I have a God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then my enemies shall turn their back and I shall know that God is for me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call; This I know, that God is for me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Mine enemies shall be turned back, in the day wherein I shall call upon thee; behold, I know that thou art my God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Be Merciful to Me, O God…8You have taken account of my wanderings. Put my tears in Your bottle—are they not in Your book? 9Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side. 10In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,… Cross References Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. 1 John 4:4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Deuteronomy 20:4 For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.” 2 Chronicles 20:17 You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Joshua 1:5 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 2 Kings 6:16 “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Psalm 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Philippians 1:28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God. Treasury of Scripture When I cry to you, then shall my enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. When Psalm 118:11-13 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them… Exodus 17:9-11 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand… Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. then Psalm 18:38-42 I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet… Psalm 27:2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. John 18:6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. for Psalm 46:7,11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah… Isaiah 8:9,10 Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces… Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Jump to Previous Backward Cry Enemies Haters Help Turn TurnedJump to Next Backward Cry Enemies Haters Help Turn TurnedPsalm 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 Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. This phrase reflects a confident expectation of divine intervention. The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, expresses trust that God will act decisively against his adversaries. Historically, David faced numerous enemies, including King Saul and the Philistines. The phrase "enemies will retreat" suggests a military context, common in David's life as a warrior and king. The act of crying for help indicates prayer, a central theme in the Psalms, emphasizing reliance on God rather than human strength. This mirrors other biblical instances where God delivers His people, such as the Israelites' escape from Egypt (Exodus 14:13-14). By this I will know that God is on my side. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 56, David is expressing his trust in God amidst his trials and enemies. This psalm is attributed to the time when the Philistines seized him in Gath. 2. Enemies The adversaries of David, likely referring to the Philistines or Saul's forces, who sought to harm him. They represent any opposition faced by believers. 3. God The central figure in whom David places his trust. God is portrayed as a protector and ally in times of trouble. 4. Gath A Philistine city where David sought refuge, highlighting the context of his distress and the presence of his enemies. 5. Day of Crying for Help Represents moments of desperation and prayer, where David calls upon God for deliverance. Teaching Points Trust in God's DeliveranceJust as David trusted God to make his enemies retreat, believers today can have confidence that God will intervene in their struggles. The Power of Prayer David's cry for help is a reminder of the importance and power of prayer. In times of trouble, turning to God should be our first response. God's Faithfulness The assurance that God is on our side is a testament to His faithfulness. Believers can rest in the knowledge that God is always present and supportive. Victory Over Adversity The retreat of enemies symbolizes victory over adversity. With God, believers can overcome challenges and opposition. Assurance of God's Presence Knowing that God is on our side provides peace and assurance, even when facing formidable challenges.Verse 9. - When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me; literally, in the day that I call upon thee. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thenאָ֥֨ז (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore my enemies אוֹיְבַ֣י (’ō·wy·ḇay) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary will retreat יָ֘שׁ֤וּבוּ (yā·šū·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again on the day בְּי֣וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day I cry for help. אֶקְרָ֑א (’eq·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read By this זֶה־ (zeh-) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that I will know יָ֝דַ֗עְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction God [is] אֱלֹהִ֥ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative on my side. לִֽי׃ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew Links Psalm 56:9 NIVPsalm 56:9 NLT Psalm 56:9 ESV Psalm 56:9 NASB Psalm 56:9 KJV Psalm 56:9 BibleApps.com Psalm 56:9 Biblia Paralela Psalm 56:9 Chinese Bible Psalm 56:9 French Bible Psalm 56:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 56:9 Then my enemies shall turn back (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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