Psalms 56:3

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

King James Version

World English Bible (WEB)

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

American Standard Version (ASV)

What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee.

What this verse means

Fear is not denied here — it is redirected into trust, one moment at a time.

When I am afraid today, Lord, turn my fear into a prayer and my prayer into trust.

1Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.

2Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.

3What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

4In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

5Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.

“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.”

“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”

“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”