Psalms 55 : 1 (HCSB)
*For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic Maskil. God, listen to my prayer and do not ignore my plea for help.
Psalms 55 : 2 (HCSB)
Pay attention to me and answer me. I am restless and in turmoil with my complaint,
Psalms 55 : 3 (HCSB)
because of the enemy's voice, because of the pressure of the wicked. For they bring down disaster on me and harass me in anger.
Psalms 55 : 4 (HCSB)
My heart shudders within me; terrors of death sweep over me.
Psalms 55 : 5 (HCSB)
Fear and trembling grip me; horror has overwhelmed me.
Psalms 55 : 6 (HCSB)
I said, "If only I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest.
Psalms 55 : 7 (HCSB)
How far away I would flee; I would stay in the wilderness. Selah
Psalms 55 : 8 (HCSB)
I would hurry to my shelter from the raging wind and the storm."
Psalms 55 : 9 (HCSB)
Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city;
Psalms 55 : 10 (HCSB)
day and night they make the rounds on its walls. Crime and trouble are within it;
Psalms 55 : 11 (HCSB)
destruction is inside it; oppression and deceit never leave its marketplace.
Psalms 55 : 12 (HCSB)
Now, it is not an enemy who insults me-- otherwise I could bear it; it is not a foe who rises up against me-- otherwise I could hide from him.
Psalms 55 : 13 (HCSB)
But it is you, a man who is my peer, my companion and good friend!
Psalms 55 : 14 (HCSB)
We used to have close fellowship; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.
Psalms 55 : 15 (HCSB)
Let death take them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, because evil is in their homes and within them.
Psalms 55 : 16 (HCSB)
But I call to God, and the LORD will save me.
Psalms 55 : 17 (HCSB)
I complain and groan morning, noon, and night, and He hears my voice.
Psalms 55 : 18 (HCSB)
Though many are against me, He will redeem me from my battle unharmed.
Psalms 55 : 19 (HCSB)
God, the One enthroned from long ago, will hear, and will humiliate them Selah because they do not change and do not fear God.
Psalms 55 : 20 (HCSB)
He acts violently against those at peace with him; he violates his covenant.
Psalms 55 : 21 (HCSB)
His buttery words are smooth, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, but they are drawn swords.
Psalms 55 : 22 (HCSB)
Cast your burden on the LORD, and He will support you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
Psalms 55 : 23 (HCSB)
You, God, will bring them down to the pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and treachery will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.
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