Psalm 56:1-3

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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,^(A) my God,
    for my enemies are in hot pursuit;^(B)
    all day long they press their attack.^(C)
²My adversaries pursue me all day long;^(D)
    in their pride many are attacking me.^(E)

³When I am afraid,^(F) I put my trust in you.^(G)

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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

Psaltaren 56:1-3

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Psalm 56

Förtröstansfull bön under förföljelse

¹För sångmästaren, efter "Den stumma duvan i fjärran". En sång av David, när filisteerna grep honom i Gat.

²Var mig nådig, Gud,
ty människor vill ta mitt liv,
stridslystet angriper de mig hela tiden.
³Ständigt står mina förföljare efter mitt liv,
de är många som i högmod strider mot mig.

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New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 56:1-3

New International Version

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

Cross references

Psaltaren 56:1-3

Svenska Folkbibeln

Psalm 56

Förtröstansfull bön under förföljelse

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Psalm 56:1-3 New International Version

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

Cross references

Psaltaren 56:1-3 Svenska Folkbibeln

Psalm 56

Förtröstansfull bön under förföljelse

More on the NIV

Psalm 56:1-3

New International Version

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.

Psaltaren 56:1-3

Svenska Folkbibeln