Psalm 56:1-3

New International Version - UK

Psalm 56^[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of ‘A Dove on Distant Oaks’. Of David. A miktam.^[b] When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.

¹Be merciful to me, my God,
    for my enemies are in hot pursuit;
    all day long they press their attack.
²My adversaries pursue me all day long;
    in their pride many are attacking me.

³When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

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Footnotes

Psalm 56:1 In Hebrew texts 56:1-13 is numbered 56:2-14.
Psalm 56:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term

New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

Psalm 56:1-3 New International Version - UK

Psalm 56[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of ‘A Dove on Distant Oaks’. Of David. A miktam.[b] When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.

Footnotes

Psalm 56:1-3

New International Version - UK

Psalm 56^[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of ‘A Dove on Distant Oaks’. Of David. A miktam.^[b] When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.