Bible Strands
Psalms 56:2
My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David addresses God after the Philistines seized him in Gath, describing how they continuously press their attack against him day after day.
The words — The Hebrew verb שָׁאַף (sha'af) literally means "they have crushed," and the noun מָרוֹם (marom) translates directly to "height."
The thread — This pattern of relentless pursuit appears in Psalms 3:1 where David notes his foes have increased, and in Psalms 118:10 where surrounding nations are mentioned.
Why it lands — The text records the reality of sustained opposition before directing the reader to place trust in God when fear arises.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
Cross-references
- Psalms 118:10 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
- Psalms 57:3 He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.
- Psalms 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
- Psalms 9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
- Psalms 35:1 Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me.
- Psalms 54:5 He will reward my enemies with evil. In Your faithfulness, destroy them.
- Psalms 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
- Psalms 92:1 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,
- Psalms 92:8 But You, O LORD, are exalted forever!
- Psalms 93:4 Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.