Psalms 56 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
56:1–2
1-2. would swallow--literally, "pants as a raging beast" (Ac 9:1).
56:3
3. in--or literally, "unto." thee--to whom he turns in trouble.
56:4
4. in God ... his word--By His grace or aid (Psa 60:12; 108:13), or, "I will boast in God as to His word"; in either case His word is the special matter and cause of praise. flesh--for mankind (Psa 65:2; Is 31:3), intimating frailty.
56:5–6
5-6. A vivid picture of the conduct of malicious enemies.
56:7
7. Shall they escape? c.--or better, "Their escape is by iniquity." cast ... people--humble those who so proudly oppose Thy servant.
56:8
8. God is mindful of his exile and remembers his tears. The custom of bottling the tears of mourners as a memorial, which has existed in some Eastern nations, may explain the figure.
56:9
9. God is for me--or, "on my side" (Psa 118:6; 124:1, 2); hence he is sure of the repulse of his foes.
56:12
12. I will render praises--will pay what I have vowed.
56:13
13. The question implies an affirmative answer, drawn from past experience. falling--as from a precipice. before God--in His favor during life.