Psalms 56:13 Meaning and Explanation
“For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God has already saved him from death; he asks for continued deliverance so he may live in God's presence.
The Context of Psalms 56:13
The psalmist concludes by affirming past deliverance and requesting continued protection to live in God's presence.
What Does Psalms 56:13 Mean?
Past deliverance forms the foundation of his confidence. God has rescued his soul from mortality—a completed act upon which he stakes everything. This history of rescue is his proof that God can be trusted.
The final request is for present and future protection: keep his feet from falling, allow him to walk before God in the light of the living—alive, aware, conscious of God's presence. To walk 'in the light of the living' is to exist in God's full awareness and favor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 56:13
What does Psalms 56:13 mean?
God has already saved him from death; he asks for continued deliverance so he may live in God's presence.
What is the context of Psalms 56:13?
The psalmist concludes by affirming past deliverance and requesting continued protection to live in God's presence.