Ps.56.1
56:title David was seized by Philistines concerned about his loyalties and brought before King Achish (1 Sam 21:10-15).
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Ps.56.11
56:11 mere mortals (Hebrew ’adam): The psalm also uses two other words for man: ’enosh (“people,” 56:1) and basar (“mere mortals,” 56:4). All express the ideas of mortality and finitude.
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Ps.56.1-13
Ps 56 This individual lament moves from petition to confidence two times (56:1-4, 5-13).
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Ps.56.13
56:13 The light of God’s goodness and salvation will replace the darkness of death (see 18:25-29; 27:1).
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psalms 56:1-4
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psalms 56:5-13
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isaiah 2:22