When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
-The turning point of the psalm. The Psalmist is now assured of being heard.
Verse 9. When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back. "Then" points to the sure connection between the coming deliverance from his enemies and the prayer which precedes it. In the day (that I cry (so the Hebrew is), as I do now to thee, then mine enemies are sure to turn back.
This I know; for God (is) for me - literally, 'for God (is) to me:' I have Him on my side (Psalms 73:25; Psalms 124:1-2).
Verse 10. In God will I praise (his) word; in the Lord will I praise (his) word. The first clause of Psalms 56:4 is herein expanded. The words, 'in God ... in Yahweh (the Lord)' form an ascending climax, implying joyful assurance. The change of expression from "His word" (Psalms 56:4) to "word" absolutely is not undesigned. The word here seems not merely His outward word, but Himself, revealed as thy Word to the Psalmist's heart.
Verse 11. In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me - (cf. note, Psalms 56:4.)