Psalms 56:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 56:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 56:9 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 56:9 — KJV
“When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.”
— Psalms 56:9 (KJV)
Psalms 56:9 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 56:9
“And they said, If ye send away the ark of the God of Israel, send it not empty; but in any wise return him a trespass offering: then ye shall be healed, and it shall be known to you why his hand is not removed from you.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 56:9: then, turn, know
“Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 56:9: turn, back, know
“So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, A place of breaches”
Shares key themes with Psalms 56:9: then, mine, enemies
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with Psalms 56:9: then, mine, know
“And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 56:9: enemies, turn, know
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