The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 56

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 56 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “For the Leader; upon Jonath-elem-rehokim. A Psalm of David; Michtam; when the Philistines took him in Gath.” — the complete text of all 14 verses is below, free to read online.

1For the Leader; upon Jonath-elem-rehokim. A Psalm of David; Michtam; when the Philistines took him in Gath.

2Be gracious unto me, O G-d, for man would swallow me up; all the day he fighting oppresseth me.

3They that lie in wait for me would swallow me up all the day; for they are many that fight against me, O Most High,

4In the day that I am afraid, I will put my trust in Thee.

5In G-d--I will praise His word--in G-d do I trust, I will not be afraid; what can flesh do unto me?

6All the day they trouble mine affairs; all their thoughts are against me for evil.

7They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps; according as they have waited for my soul.

8Because of iniquity cast them out; in anger bring down the peoples, O G-d.

9Thou has counted my wanderings; put Thou my tears into Thy bottle; are they not in Thy book?

10Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call; this I know, that G-d is for me.

11In G-d--I will praise His word--in HaShem--I will praise His word--

12In G-d do I trust, I will not be afraid; what can man do unto me?

13Thy vows are upon me, O G-d; I will render thank-offerings unto Thee.

14For thou hast delivered my soul from death; hast Thou not delivered my feet from stumbling? that I may walk before G-d in the light of the living?

14 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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