Psalms 56:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 56:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 56:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.] Be merciful un..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 56:1 — KJV
“[To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.] Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me. Michtam...: or, A golden Psalm of David”
— Psalms 56:1 (KJV)
Psalms 56:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 56:1
“[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.] Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. Altaschith: or, Destroy not Michtam: or, A golden Psalm”
Shares key themes with Psalms 56:1: chief, musician, michtam
“[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.] Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. Altaschith...: or, Destroy not Michtam: or, A golden Psalm defend...: Heb. set me on high”
Shares key themes with Psalms 56:1: chief, musician, michtam
“[To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aramnaharaim and with Aramzobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand.] O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again. Michtam: or, A golden Psalm scattered: Heb. broken”
Shares key themes with Psalms 56:1: chief, musician, michtam
“[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David.] Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men? Altaschith...: or, Destroy not Michtam: or, A golden Psalm”
Shares key themes with Psalms 56:1: chief, musician, michtam
“[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.] Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. chief...: or, overseer have...: or, be gracious unto me”
Shares key themes with Psalms 56:1: chief, musician, david
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