Psalm 56:1-7 “For the Chief Musician. To the tune of ‘Silent Dove in Distant Lands.’ A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, God, for man wants to swallow me up. All day long, he attacks and oppresses me. My enemies want to swallow me up all day long, for they are many who fight proudly against me. When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? All day long they twist my words. All their thoughts are against me for evil. They conspire and lurk, watching my steps. They are eager to take my life. Shall they escape by iniquity? In anger cast down the peoples, God.”

This Psalm reflects on the events in 1 Sam. 21:10–15. David asks God for protection, while expressing his trust and praising God’s Word.

Why the connection between trust in God and the praise of His Word? It’s pretty hard to trust if you don’t understand and believe in His promises!

For additional worship: Every Promise of Your Word (Keith and Kristyn Getty)