Psalm 56:3 · KJV
Psalm 56:3
When I Am Afraid
Psalm 56:3 is a simple, honest response to fear: "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee." It does not deny fear but answers it with trust.
Psalm 56:3 (KJV)
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
What Psalm 56:3 means
"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee." David does not pretend to be fearless; he admits the fear and then makes a choice — to trust God in the middle of it. Fear and faith can occupy the same moment.
Short enough to memorize and pray on the spot, it turns fear into a trigger for trust rather than panic. It is one of the most-shared verses for anxiety, fear, and courage.
Key verse
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalm 56:3 · KJV — When afraid, choose to trust God.
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Lord, when I am afraid, I will trust in You. Turn my fear into faith, and steady my heart in Your care. Amen.
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What does Psalm 56:3 mean?
Psalm 56:3 is a simple, honest response to fear: "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee." It does not deny fear but answers it with trust.
What is Psalm 56:3 about?
"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee." David does not pretend to be fearless; he admits the fear and then makes a choice — to trust God in the middle of it. Fear and faith can occupy the same moment.
What is the key verse in Psalm 56:3?
Psalm 56:3 — “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Is Psalm 56:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Psalm 56:3 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.