Psalms 56:3 (KJV) speaks to fear, trust, and faith trust — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.”
Mark 5:36“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Isaiah 26:3
Common questions
What does Psalms 56:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 56:3 reads: "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee." The verse speaks to fear, trust, and faith trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 56 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 56:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee." is Psalms 56:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 56.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 56:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 56:3 include Psalms 112:7, John 14:1, and Mark 5:36. Reading them alongside Psalms 56:3 deepens the theme of fear.
How can I pray with Psalms 56:3?
Read Psalms 56:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.