Psalms 56:6

They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 56:6

BSB

They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.

AKJV

They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.

CPDV

All day long, they curse my words. All their intentions are for evil against me.

ERV

They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, even as they have waited for my soul.

NHEB

They conspire and lurk, watching my steps, they are eager to take my life.

SMT

They will sojourn, they will hide, they will watch my heels as they waited for my soul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 56:6

TheygatherthemselvestogetherH1481VerbtheyhideH6845VerbthemselvestheymarkH8104VerbmystepsH6119Noun MasculinewhentheywaitH6960VerbformysoulH5315Noun Feminine

Commentary for Psalms 56:6

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

Overview of Psalms 56:6

Summary

Adversaries lurk waiting to ambush.

Event

Enemies secretly tracking movements

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC