psalms 56:1 Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me. - Free Bible Online

psalms 56:1 [For the choir director; according to Jonath elem rehokim. A Mikhtam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath]. Be gracious to me, O God, for man has trampled upon me; Fighting all day long he oppresses me.


      Ps 56:1-13. Upon Jonath-elem-rechokim--literally, "upon the dove of silence" of distant places; either denoting a melody (see on Ps 9:1) of that name, to which this Psalm was to be performed; or it is an enigmatical form of denoting the subject, as given in the history referred to (1Sa 21:11, &c.), David being regarded as an uncomplaining, meek dove, driven from his native home to wander in exile. Beset by domestic and foreign foes, David appeals confidently to God, recites his complaints, and closes with joyful and assured anticipations of God's continued help.

      1, 2. would swallow--literally, "pants as a raging beast" (Ac 9:1).

JFB.


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