Psalms 56 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Will praise — I will praise the Lord for his word, for his promises of protection and deliverance, made to his people. Flesh — Infirm and mortal men, called flesh by way of contempt, as Psalms 78:39; Isaiah 31:3.

They gather — After they have severally employed their thoughts against me, they meet together to compare them, and to put them in execution. Hide — They lurk secretly, that they may pry into my most private actions. Steps — That they may find some occasion to reproach me. Soul — Or, life, to take it away.

Escape — Shall they secure themselves by injurious and malicious practices. The people — These who are mine enemies.

Wanderings — How I have been hunted from place to place. Put — Regard and pity them. Are they not — But why do I pray to God to do that which he hath already done?

Thy vows — I had made vows to express my gratitude, and resolve to perform them.

Walk — That I may serve and glorify thee. The light — ln this life.