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.
A short prayer
When I am afraid today, Lord, turn my fear into a prayer and my prayer into trust.
Read in context — Psalms 56
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.
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