Psalms 56:9

“I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people, etc.] Either among the people of Israel, as Aben Ezra, when each of the tribes meet together; and so it denotes the public manner in which he would praise God for his salvation: or among the Gentiles, as the following clause shows; I will sing unto thee among the nations: the Apostle Paul seems to have reference to this passage in ( <451509>Romans 15:9); which he produces as a proof of the Gentiles glorifying God for his mercy in sending the Gospel among them, and calling them by his grace; by which they appeared to be his chosen and redeemed ones; and in forming them into Gospel churches, among whom his praise was sung: for this supposes…”

“God is for me--or, "on my side" (Psa 118:6; Psa 124:1-2); hence he is sure of the repulse of his foes.”

“When I cry unto thee - This expresses strong confidence in prayer. The psalmist felt that he had only to cry unto God, to secure the overthrow of his enemies. God had all power, and his power would be put forth in answer to prayer. Then shall mine enemies turn back - Then shall they cease to pursue and persecute me. He did not doubt that this would be the ultimate result - that this blessing would be conferred, though it might be delayed, and though his faith and patience might be greatly tried. For God is for me - He is on my side; and he is with me in my wanderings. Compare the notes at Romans 8:31. return to 'Top of Page'”

“When: Psa 118:11-13; Exo 17:9-11; Jer 33:3 then: Psa 18:38-42, Psa 27:2; Joh 18:6 for: Psa 46:7, Psa 46:11; Isa 8:9, Isa 8:10; Rom 8:31 Psalms 56:10”