Psalms 56:5

Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 56:5

BSB

All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.

AKJV

Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.

CPDV

In God, I will praise my words. In God, I have put my trust. I will not fear what flesh can do to me.

ERV

All the day long they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.

NHEB

All day long they twist my words. All their thoughts are against me for evil.

SMT

All the day they will grieve my words: against me all their purposes for evil.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 56:5

EverydayH3117Noun MasculinetheywrestH6087VerbmywordsH1697Noun MasculinealltheirthoughtsH4284Noun FeminineareagainstmeforevilH7451

Commentary for Psalms 56:5

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 56:5

Summary

Enemies distort speaker's statements maliciously.

Event

Enemies distorting words

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC