Psalms 56:1-2

WEB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, God, for man wants to swallow me up. All day long, he attacks and oppresses me. ² My enemies want to swallow me up all day long, for they are many who fight proudly against me.

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Psalms 56:1 David, praying to God in confidence of his word, complains of his enemies.
Psalms 56:9 He professes his confidence in God's word, and promises to praise him.

A.M. 2942. B.C. 1062. (Title.) upon {Jonath-elem-rechokim.} Or, as it may be rendered, "concerning the dumb dove, (or oppressed band) in distant places," i.e., David, or his companions; though some consider it as the name of a tune, and others a musical instrument.
Michtam. or, a golden Psalm.
Psalms 16:1; Psalms 57:1; Psalms 58:1; Psalms 59:1; Psalms 60:1
when.
1 Samuel 21:11-15; 1 Samuel 29:4
Be.
Psalms 31:9; Psalms 57:1-3; Psalms 59:10; Psalms 69:13-16; Psalms 136:10; Psalms 136:15; Psalms 136:17-20; Psalms 143:12
swallow.
Psalms 21:9; Psalms 27:2; Psalms 35:25; Psalms 57:3; Psalms 106:17; Psalms 124:3; Proverbs 1:12; Lamentations 2:2; Lamentations 2:5; Lamentations 2:16; Hosea 8:8
1 Corinthians 15:54