תהלים, פרק נ״ו, פסוק י״ב

Absolute trust in God has the power to banish all human fear. A state of eternal reliance on the Divine renders any threat from mortal beings entirely meaningless. The primary approach among commentators is that this reflects a clear, unwavering knowledge that no person has the power to harm someone who places their trust in God [רד״ק, מאירי]. Furthermore, this deep sense of security is not temporary; it is a lasting trust that will accompany the individual forever [אבן עזרא].

A unique layer of meaning emerges from the specific name used for God, which traditionally represents His attribute of strict justice. The individual trusts that even when judged by God's most rigorous standard of justice, he will not face total destruction. From this understanding comes a simple but powerful conclusion: if he does not fear total ruin from divine justice, he certainly has no reason to fear what a mere mortal can do to him [מצודת דוד].

The specific reference to humanity also draws attention, especially since the concept of physical flesh is brought up earlier in the prayer. One perspective views these two descriptions as identical, both simply representing weak, mortal beings who are completely powerless to cause true harm [רד״ק]. However, another approach distinguishes between the two based on the historical context of David's life. In this view, the earlier mention of flesh hints at a foreign enemy, specifically Achish, the Philistine king of Gath. In contrast, the later reference to a man points to King Saul, an internal pursuer from David's own nation. The underlying message is one of consistent salvation: just as trusting in God saved David from the hands of a foreign enemy, that exact same trust will protect him from the internal threat posed by Saul [אלשיך].