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Psalms 56:13

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 56:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For thou hast delivered my soul from death: [Hast thou] not [delivered] my feet from falling, That I may walk before God In the light of the living? Psalm 57 For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tash-heth. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For thou hast delivered my soul from death: [Hast thou] not [delivered] my feet from falling, That I may walk before God In the light of the living? Psalm 57 For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tash-heth. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave.
Psalms 56:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 56

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10In God (I will praise [his] word), In Jehovah (I will praise [his] word),
11In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me?
12Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thank-offerings unto thee.
13For thou hast delivered my soul from death: [Hast thou] not [delivered] my feet from falling, That I may walk before God In the light of the living? Psalm 57 For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tash-heth. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The question implies an affirmative answer, drawn from past experience. falling--as from a precipice. before God--in His favor during life. Next: Psalms Chapter 57”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For thou hast delivered my soul from death - That is, my “life.” Thou hast kept “me” from death. He was surrounded by enemies. He was pursued by them from place to place. He had been, however, graciously delivered from these dangers, and had been kept alive. Now he gratefully remembers this mercy, and confidently appeals to God to interpose still further, and keep him from stumbling. Wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling - This might be rendered, “Hast thou not delivered;” thus carrying forward the thought just before expressed. So the Septuagint, the Vulgate, and Luther and DeWette render it. The Hebrew, however, will admit of the translation in our common version, and such a petition…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Walk - That I may serve and glorify thee. The light - ln this life. Next: Psalms Chapter 57”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“56:13 The light of God’s goodness and salvation will replace the darkness of death (see 18:25-29; 27:1).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“For: Psa 86:12, Psa 86:13, Psa 116:8; Co2 1:10; Th1 1:10; Heb 2:15; Jam 5:20 wilt: Psa 17:5, Psa 94:18, Psa 145:14; Sa1 2:9 walk: Psa 116:9; Gen 17:1; Isa 2:5, Isa 38:3 the light: Job 33:30; Joh 8:12, Joh 12:35, Joh 12:36; Eph 5:8-14; Rev 21:23, Rev 21:24 Next: Psalms Chapter 57”
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