Psalms 56:10

⁹Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side. ¹⁰In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise, ¹¹in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

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(1 Samuel) God Helps the Undeserving

David Guzik

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From the Life of St. Seraphim of Sarov

St. Seraphim of Sarov

Summary

In this verse, the psalmist expresses his trust in God despite facing fear and opposition from enemies. He acknowledges that God is on his side and is confident that God will fulfill His promises. The psalmist's unwavering faith serves as a reminder to believers to turn to God in times of trouble, knowing that He is a faithful protector and defender. This verse encourages us to rely on God's strength and sovereignty, finding peace and courage in His presence. It reflects the theme of trusting in God's protection and deliverance throughout the book of Psalms.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

In God will I praise his word,.... These words are repeated from Psa 56:4; and for the greater certainty of the thing, and to show his fixed resolution to do it, and his strong affection for the Lord and his word, they are doubled; in the Lord will I praise his word: in the former clause the word "Elohim" is made use of, which, the Jews say, denotes the property of justice, and in the latter Jehovah, which with them is the property of mercy; and accordingly the Targum paraphrases the words, "in the attribute of the justice of God will I praise his word; in the attribute of the mercies of Jehovah will I praise his word;'' and to the same sense Jarchi: that is, whether I am in adversity or prosperity, receive evil or good things from the hand of the Lord; yet will I praise him: I will sing of mercy and of judgment, Psa 101:1; or rather the one may denote the grace and goodness of a covenant God in making promises, and the other his truth and faithfulness in keeping them; on account of both which he is worthy of praise. The word "his" is not in either clause in the original text, and they may be rendered, "in God will I praise the word; in the Lord will I praise the word": in and by the help, assistance, and grace of Jehovah the Father, will I praise the eternal and essential Word, his Son. The Targum renders it his "Memra"; a word often used in it for a divine Person, the eternal Logos; the loveliness of his person, the love of his heart to his people, the fulness of grace that is in him, the offices he sustains on their account, and the virtue of his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, render him praiseworthy in their esteem.