Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
My enemies will retreat when I call on you. This has been my experience, because God is with me.
New American Standard Bible
This I know,
King James Version
When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
Holman Bible
This I know: God is for me.
A Conservative Version
Then shall my enemies turn back in the day that I call. This I know, that God is for me.
American Standard Version
Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call: This I know, that God is for me.
Amplified
Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call;
This I know, that God is for me.
Bible in Basic English
When I send up my cry to you, my haters will be turned back; I am certain of this, for God is with me.
Darby Translation
Then shall mine enemies return backward in the day when I call: this I know, for God is for me.
Julia Smith Translation
Then will mine enemies turn back in the day I shall call: this I knew, that God is for me.
King James 2000
When I cry unto you, then shall my enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then my enemies will turn back {when} I call. This I know because God [is] for me.
Modern King James verseion
When I cry, then my enemies will be turned back. This I know, for God is with me.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whensoever I call upon thee, then shall mine enemies be put to flight; whereby I know that thou art my God.
NET Bible
My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side.
New Heart English Bible
Then my enemies shall turn back in the day that I call. I know this, that God is for me.
The Emphasized Bible
Then, shall my foes turn back, in the day I cry, This, I know, for God is mine!
Webster
When I cry to thee, then shall my enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
World English Bible
Then my enemies shall turn back in the day that I call. I know this, that God is for me.
Youngs Literal Translation
Then turn back do mine enemies in the day I call. This I have known, that God is for me.
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 56:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Call For God's Protection
8 You have kept count of my wanderings. Put my tears in your bottle have not you recorded them in your book? 9 My enemies will retreat when I call on you. This has been my experience, because God is with me. 10 In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,
Cross References
Romans 8:31
What, then, can we say about all of this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Psalm 102:2
Do not hide your face from me when I am in trouble. Listen to me. When I call to out you, hurry to answer me!
Psalm 118:6
The LORD is with me. I will not be afraid. What can people do to me?
Exodus 17:9-11
Moses told Joshua, "Choose some men for us and go out to fight against the Amalekites. Tomorrow I'll stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand."
Psalm 9:3
When my enemies turn back, they will stumble and perish before you.
Psalm 18:38-42
I struck them down, so they are not able to rise up; they fell under my feet.
Psalm 27:2
When those who practice evil, my enemies, and my oppressors come near me to devour my flesh, they stumble and fall.
Psalm 46:7
The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; our refuge is the God of Jacob. Interlude
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Interlude To the Director: A song by the Sons of Korah.
Psalm 118:11-13
They surrounded me, they are around me; but in the name of the LORD I will defeat them.
Isaiah 8:9-10
"Band together, you nations, but be shattered! Listen, all you distant countries! Strap on your armor, but be shattered.
Jeremiah 33:3
"Call to me and I'll answer you, and will tell you about great and hidden things that you don't know.'
John 18:6
When Jesus told them, "I AM," they backed away and fell to the ground.