Psalms 56:12
“Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.”
Psalms 56:12 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- In me, O God, are vows to thee, which I will pay, praises to thee:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thank-offerings unto thee.
- DARBYDarby
- Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thanks unto thee.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Your vows are on me, God. I will give thank offerings to you.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- On me, O God, are Thy vows, I repay thank-offerings to Thee.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
Context: Psalms 56
10In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.
11In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
12Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
13For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
About Psalms 56: Trusting God in the Face of Fear
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.
Commentary
The opening words of Psalm 56 set the tone for the entire chapter: "Be merciful to me, O God, for man would swallow me up; fighting all day he oppresses me" (v. 1). David is clearly in a difficult and fearful situation, facing enemies who seek to harm him. Yet, despite his fear, he does not turn away from God or despair. Instead, he cries out to God for mercy and expresses his trust in God's faithfulness: "In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" (v. 4).As the chapter continues, David acknowledges the reality of his fear and the danger he is facing, but he continues to affirm his trust in God's protection and salvation. He recognizes that God is aware of his suffering and will not abandon him: "You number my wanderings; put my tears into Your bottle; are they not in Your book?" (v. 8).David's example in Psalm 56 is a powerful reminder that even in the face of fear and danger, we can choose to put our trust in God and His faithfulness. We can cry out to Him for mercy and find comfort in His presence, knowing that He sees us and will never abandon us.