English Bible Presentation Sharing - Psalms Book, chapter 55, verse 165 in Erven Version

Psalms 55 : 1 (ERVEN)

To the director: With instruments. A maskil of David. God, hear my prayer. Don't ignore my cry for help.

Psalms 55 : 2 (ERVEN)

Please listen and answer me. Let me speak to you and tell you what upsets me.

Psalms 55 : 3 (ERVEN)

My enemies shout at me and threaten me. In their anger they attack me. They bring troubles crashing down on me.

Psalms 55 : 4 (ERVEN)

My heart is pounding inside me. I am scared to death.

Psalms 55 : 5 (ERVEN)

I am trembling with fear. I am terrified!

Psalms 55 : 6 (ERVEN)

Oh, I wish I had wings like a dove. I would fly away and find a place to rest.

Psalms 55 : 7 (ERVEN)

I would go far into the desert and stay there. Selah

Psalms 55 : 8 (ERVEN)

I would run away. I would escape from this storm of trouble.

Psalms 55 : 9 (ERVEN)

My Lord, confuse their words and stop their plans. I see much cruelty and fighting in this city.

Psalms 55 : 10 (ERVEN)

Day and night, in every neighborhood, the city is filled with evil and trouble.

Psalms 55 : 11 (ERVEN)

There is so much crime in the streets. People who hurt and cheat others are everywhere.

Psalms 55 : 12 (ERVEN)

If it were an enemy insulting me, I could bear it. If it were my enemies attacking me, I could hide.

Psalms 55 : 13 (ERVEN)

But it is you, the one so close to me, my companion, my good friend, who does this.

Psalms 55 : 14 (ERVEN)

We used to share our secrets with one another, as we walked through the crowds together in God's Temple.

Psalms 55 : 15 (ERVEN)

I wish death would take my enemies by surprise! I wish the earth would open up and swallow them alive because they plan such terrible things together.

Psalms 55 : 16 (ERVEN)

I will call to God for help, and the Lord will save me.

Psalms 55 : 17 (ERVEN)

I speak to God morning, noon, and night. I tell him what upsets me, and he listens to me!

Psalms 55 : 18 (ERVEN)

I have fought in many battles, but he has always rescued me and brought me back safely.

Psalms 55 : 19 (ERVEN)

God, who has always ruled as king, will hear me and punish my enemies. Selah But they will never change. They don't fear and respect God.

Psalms 55 : 20 (ERVEN)

This one who was once my friend now attacks his friends. He is breaking every promise he made.

Psalms 55 : 21 (ERVEN)

His words about peace are as smooth as butter, but he has only war on his mind. His words are as slick as oil, but they cut like a knife.

Psalms 55 : 22 (ERVEN)

Give your worries to the Lord, and he will care for you. He will never let those who are good be defeated.

Psalms 55 : 23 (ERVEN)

But, God, you will send those liars and murderers to the grave. They will die before their life is half finished! As for me, I will put my trust in you.