Parallel Verses New International Version They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, hoping to take my life. King James Bible They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. Darby Bible Translation They gather themselves together, they hide themselves; they mark my steps, because they wait for my soul. World English Bible They conspire and lurk, watching my steps, they are eager to take my life. Young's Literal Translation They assemble, they hide, they watch my heels, When they have expected my soul. Psalm 56:6 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThey gather themselves together - They form cabals; have secret meetings and consultations how they may most effectually destroy me, under the pretense of justice and safety to the state. They hide themselves - They do all secretly. They mark my steps - They are constantly at my heels. They wait for my soul - They lie in wait for my life. Our translators have missed the meaning of נפש nephesh and ψυχε, - which generally signify the animal life, not the immortal spirit, - more than any other words in the Old or New Testament. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge gather Psalm 2:1-3 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing... Psalm 140:2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. Acts 4:5,6 And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes... jide Mark Psalm 37:32 The wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him. Job 14:16 For now you number my steps: do you not watch over my sin? Job 31:4 Does not he see my ways, and count all my steps? Library March 27. "What Time I am Afraid, I Will Trust in Thee" (Ps. Lvi. 3). "What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee" (Ps. lvi. 3). We shall never forget a remark Mr. George Mueller once made in answer to a gentleman who asked him the best way to have strong faith. "The only way," replied the patriarch of faith, "to learn strong faith is to endure great trials. I have learned my faith by standing firm amid severe testings." This is very true. The time to trust is when all else fails. Dear one, if you scarcely realize the value of your present opportunity, if you are … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth January the Thirtieth Irresistible Artillery The Great Shepherd Psalms Cross References Psalm 17:11 They have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground. Psalm 59:3 See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, LORD. Psalm 64:2 Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the plots of evildoers. Psalm 71:10 For my enemies speak against me; those who wait to kill me conspire together. Psalm 94:21 The wicked band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. Psalm 140:2 who devise evil plans in their hearts and stir up war every day. Isaiah 54:15 If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing; whoever attacks you will surrender to you. Jump to Previous Assemble Attack Band Conspire Eager Expected Gather Heels Hide Lurk Mark Places Secret Soul Steps Themselves Together Wait Waited Waiting Watch WatchingJump to Next Assemble Attack Band Conspire Eager Expected Gather Heels Hide Lurk Mark Places Secret Soul Steps Themselves Together Wait Waited Waiting Watch WatchingLinks Psalm 56:6 NIVPsalm 56:6 NLT Psalm 56:6 ESV Psalm 56:6 NASB Psalm 56:6 KJV Psalm 56:6 Bible Apps Psalm 56:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 56:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 56:6 French Bible Psalm 56:6 German Bible Psalm 56:6 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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