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I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

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A Declaration Worth Repeating

Multiple commentators note that this verse intentionally repeats the sentiment from verse 4. Charles Spurgeon explains this isn't mere redundancy, but a "holy confidence" so honoring to God and encouraging to other believers that it is worth declaring again and again. Your public and repeated trust in God can be a powerful testimony.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 56:11

18th Century

Theologian

In God have I put my trust - The sentiment in this verse is the same as in (Psalms 56:6), except that the word “man” is…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 56:9–12

19th Century

Preacher

This I know; for God is for me. In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word. In God have I put my trust: I will not be af…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 56:11

17th Century

Pastor

In God have I put my trust (See Gill on Psalms 56:4);

I will not be afraid what man can do unto me ;

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 56:8–13

17th Century

Minister

The heavy and continued trials through which many of the Lord's people have passed should teach us to be silent and patient under lighter crosses. …