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Psalm Ps. 56. Many take this to be an individual lament, but it could also be a psalm of anticipated thanksgiving. The description of troubles and prayer changes into gratitude that God has heard and will act, as he has acted in the past. The specific troubles arise from people who aim to hurt the faithful singer, as is common with lament psalms. The title links the psalm with the events of 1 Sam. 21:10–15.
Ps. 56:1–4 The singer’s situation can be seen in the repetition of trample and attack. His response is seen in the repetition of trust. This enables those who sing the psalm to rightly respond when they are afraid.
Ps. 56:8–11 God keeps account of the tears of his faithful ones. He is for those who trust in him.
Ps. 56:12–13 The singer expresses his confidence that, if “God is for him” (v. 9), it is as good as done: God has delivered his soul from death.
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