Psalms 56:2

Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.

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Other Translations for Psalms 56:2

BSB
My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.
AKJV
My enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O you most High.
CPDV
Have mercy on me, O God, because man has trampled over me. All day long, he has afflicted me by fighting against me.
ERV
Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long: for they be many that fight proudly against me.
NHEB
My enemies want to swallow me up all day long, for they are many who fight proudly against me.
SMT
Mine enemies panted after me all the day: for many warring against me proudly.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 56:2

MineenemiesH8324VerbwoulddailyH3117Noun MasculineswallowH7602VerbmeupfortheybemanyH7227thatfightH3898VerbagainstmeOthoumostHighH4791Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 56:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 56:2
Summary
Daily persecution from numerous enemies
Event
Facing multiple enemies
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament