In Psalm 56, David expresses his distress and fear in the midst of persecution. Despite his fear, he chooses to put his trust in God and praises Him for His faithfulness in delivering him from his enemies.
1{To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.} Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
2Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
