Psalms 56:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Have mercy on me, O God, because people are trying to destroy me; my enemies fight against me and oppress me every day.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is crying out to God for mercy and protection because his enemies are constantly attacking and overwhelming him.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written by David when he fled to the Philistines in Gath and was captured, as noted in the psalm's heading. David found himself in enemy territory, surrounded by those who wanted to harm him, and felt completely overwhelmed by the daily threats to his life.

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