Old Testament · Poetry
Psalms 56:3
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What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
About Psalms 56:3
Few verses address Fear and Bible Verses About Trust as directly as Psalms 56:3. This Old Testament passage from the poetry of Psalms has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Cross References
- Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
- Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
- 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
- Psalms 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
- Psalms 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
- 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
- Proverbs 3:5
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
Related Verses
- Psalms 37:5
“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
- Isaiah 26:4
“Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:”
- Nahum 3:5
“Behold, I am against thee, saith the Lord of hosts; and I will discover thy skirts upon thy face, and I will shew the nations thy nakedness, and the kingdoms thy shame.”
- Proverbs 16:20
“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.”
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How to Apply Psalms 56:3
Pray through Psalms 56:3 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Fear. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.