The Psalms

chapter 55


Chapters:


verse #1

For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David. Listen to my prayer, God. Don’t hide yourself from my supplication.


verse #2

Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moan


verse #3

because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked. For they bring suffering on me. In anger they hold a grudge against me.


verse #4

My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.


verse #5

Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.


verse #6

I said, “Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest.


verse #7

Behold, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness.” Selah.


verse #8

“I would hurry to a shelter from the stormy wind and storm.”


verse #9

Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.


verse #10

Day and night they prowl around on its walls. Malice and abuse are also within her.


verse #11

Destructive forces are within her. Threats and lies don’t depart from her streets.


verse #12

For it was not an enemy who insulted me, then I could have endured it. Neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me, then I would have hidden myself from him.


verse #13

But it was you, a man like me, my companion, and my familiar friend.


verse #14

We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God’s house with company.


verse #15

Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is among them, in their dwelling.


verse #16

As for me, I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.


verse #17

Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice.


verse #18

He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me.


verse #19

God, who is enthroned forever, will hear and answer them. Selah. They never change and don’t fear God.


verse #20

He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.


verse #21

His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.


verse #22

Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.


verse #23

But you, God, will bring them down into the pit of destruction. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days, but I will trust in you.

Chapters:


Books