Psalms 56:11

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me?

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

🎯 Translation Approach

A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

✅ Strengths

High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ps 112:7-8 : 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah. 8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he see [his desire] upon his adversaries.
Isa 51:7-8 : 7 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye dismayed at their revilings. 8 For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool; but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation unto all generations.
Isa 51:12-13 : 12 I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou art afraid of man that shall die, and of the son of man that shall be made as grass; 13 and hast forgotten Jehovah thy Maker, that stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and fearest continually all the day because of the fury of the oppressor, when he maketh ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor?
Ps 27:1 : 1 [ A Psalm of David.] Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 56:3-4
2 verses
92%
3What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee.
4In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?
Ps 118:6
83%
6Jehovah is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?
Ps 31:13-15
3 verses
81%
13For I have heard the defaming of many, Terror on every side: While they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.
14But I trusted in thee, O Jehovah: I said, Thou art my God.
15My times are in thy hand: Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
Ps 16:1
80%
1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God; For in thee do I take refuge.
Ps 56:10
80%
10In God (I will praise [his] word), In Jehovah (I will praise [his] word),
Ps 91:2
79%
2I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.
Ps 11:1
79%
1For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David. In Jehovah do I take refuge: How say ye to my soul, Flee [as] a bird to your mountain;
Heb 13:6
79%
6So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; {G2532} I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?
Ps 56:12
78%
12Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thank-offerings unto thee.
Ps 3:6
78%
6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people That have set themselves against me round about.
Ps 31:1
78%
1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge; Let me never be put to shame: Deliver me in thy righteousness.
Ps 71:1
77%
1In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge: Let me never be put to shame.
Ps 7:1
77%
1Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto Jehovah, concerning the words of Cush a Benjamite. O Jehovah my God, in thee do I take refuge: Save me from all them that pursue me, and deliver me,
Ps 118:8-9
2 verses
77%
8It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.
9It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in princes.
Ps 27:3
76%
3Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.
Ps 13:4-5
2 verses
76%
4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; [Lest] mine adversaries rejoice when I am moved.
5But I have trusted in thy lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Ps 62:7
75%
7With God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Isa 12:2
75%
2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Jehovah, [even] Jehovah, is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.
Ps 25:2
75%
2O my God, in thee have I trusted, Let me not be put to shame; Let not mine enemies triumph over me.
2 Sam 22:3
75%
3God, my rock, in him will I take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, thou savest me from violence.
Ps 44:6
75%
6For I will not trust in my bow, Neither shall my sword save me.
Prov 29:25
75%
25The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
Ps 18:2
74%
2Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
Ps 27:1
74%
1[ A Psalm of David.] Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
Ps 40:3-4
2 verses
74%
3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: Many shall see it, and fear, And shall trust in Jehovah.
4Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Ps 57:1
74%
1For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; For my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until [these] calamities be overpast.
Ps 146:3
74%
3Put not your trust in princes, Nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
Jer 17:17
74%
17Be not a terror unto me: thou art my refuge in the day of evil.
Ps 25:20
73%
20Oh keep my soul, and deliver me: Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in thee.
Ps 55:16
73%
16As for me, I will call upon God; And Jehovah will save me.
Ps 5:11
73%
11But let all those that take refuge in thee rejoice, Let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: Let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Ps 119:42
73%
42So shall I have an answer for him that reproacheth me; For I trust in thy word.
Ps 28:7
73%
7Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.
Ps 141:8
73%
8For mine eyes are unto thee, O Jehovah the Lord: In thee do I take refuge; leave not my soul destitute.
Ps 59:9
72%
9[Because of] his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
Ps 38:15
72%
15For in thee, O Jehovah, do I hope: Thou wilt answer, O Lord my God.
Ps 84:12
72%
12O Jehovah of hosts, Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
Job 13:15
72%
15Behold, he will slay me; I have no hope: Nevertheless I will maintain my ways before him.
Ps 112:7
72%
7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.
Ps 144:2
72%
2My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me.
Ps 16:8
72%
8I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Ps 115:11
72%
11Ye that fear Jehovah, trust in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.
Ps 143:9
72%
9Deliver me, O Jehovah, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
Ps 46:1
72%
1For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah; set to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.