--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When I am afraid, I put my trust in you…" description: "\"“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? (Ps. 56:3–4 NI..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03f/scotty-smith-1447_death_when-i-am-afraid-i-put-my-trust-in-you-i_1733056.jpg" --- # When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose… ![“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? (Ps. 56:3–4 NIV)” quote by Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03f/scotty-smith-1447_death_when-i-am-afraid-i-put-my-trust-in-you-i_1733056.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03f/scotty-smith-1447_death_when-i-am-afraid-i-put-my-trust-in-you-i_1733056.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03f/scotty-smith-1447_death_when-i-am-afraid-i-put-my-trust-in-you-i_1733056.jpg) > ““When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? (Ps. 56:3–4 NIV)”” [Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/scotty-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Trusting in God removes fear; divine reliance empowers confidence against mortal threats. **In simple terms:** Trust God, fear not. Key Takeaway Lean on faith. Themes faith trust courage Mood reverent hopeful Type spiritual encouraging When to use this quote - prayer - stress management - ethical dilemmas - leadership Key Concepts theology psychology Questions to Reflect On - How does faith shape your response to fear? - What non‑spiritual strategies complement this trust? 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