Psalms 56:7

“Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.”

"Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God." - Psalms 56:7
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What does Psalms 56:7 mean?

The Bible verse Psalms 56:7 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God." This psalm is attributed to David, and it reflects his experiences and emotions during a time of distress. As we delve deeper into…

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Divine Justice and the Assurance of God's Sovereignty

Psalm 56:7—"Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God." In a world where injustice often seems to reign and wickedness appears to thrive, believers can find solace and strength in the heartfelt cries found in the Psalms. This particular verse from…

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A Prayer for Justice and Righteousness

Heavenly Father, We come before You in the sacred space of prayer, lifting our hearts and minds to the One who sees all and knows all. Lord, we reflect on the words of Your servant, David, who boldly petitioned, "Shall they escape by iniquity? In thine anger cast down the…

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Psalms 56:7 - "Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God."
Psalms 56:5 - "Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil."
Psalms 56:3
"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee." - Psalms 56:3
Psalms 119:56 - "This I had, because I kept thy precepts."
Psalms 78:56 - "Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies:"
Psalms 56:3 - "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee."
Psalms 56:10 - "In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word."
"In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word." - Psalms 56:10
Psalms 56:8 - "Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?"
Psalms 56:6 - "They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul."
Psalms 56:12 - "Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee."
Psalms 56:9 - "When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me."
Psalms 56:11 - "In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me."
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Psalms 56:2 - "Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High."
Psalms 56:1 - "Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me."
"Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me." - Psalms 56:1
"This I had, because I kept thy precepts." - Psalms 119:56
"In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me." - Psalms 56:11
Nehemiah 7:56 - "The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha."
"Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies:" - Psalms 78:56
Psalms 56:4 - "In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me."
"Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil." - Psalms 56:5
Psalms 56:13 - "For 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?"
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Numbers 7:56 - "One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:"
"Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee." - Psalms 56:12
"They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul." - Psalms 56:6