Psalms 55 : 1 (WEB)
For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David. Listen to my prayer, God. Don't hide yourself from my supplication.
Psalms 55 : 2 (WEB)
Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moan,
Psalms 55 : 3 (WEB)
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.
Psalms 55 : 4 (WEB)
My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.
Psalms 55 : 5 (WEB)
Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.
Psalms 55 : 6 (WEB)
I said, "Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest.
Psalms 55 : 7 (WEB)
Behold, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness." Selah.
Psalms 55 : 8 (WEB)
"I would hurry to a shelter from the stormy wind and tempest."
Psalms 55 : 9 (WEB)
Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language, For I have seen violence and strife in the city.
Psalms 55 : 10 (WEB)
Day and night they prowl around on its walls. Malice and abuse are also within her.
Psalms 55 : 11 (WEB)
Destructive forces are within her. Threats and lies don't depart from her streets.
Psalms 55 : 12 (WEB)
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 hid myself from him.
Psalms 55 : 13 (WEB)
But it was you, a man like me, My companion, and my familiar friend.
Psalms 55 : 14 (WEB)
We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God's house with company.
Psalms 55 : 15 (WEB)
Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.
Psalms 55 : 16 (WEB)
As for me, I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.
Psalms 55 : 17 (WEB)
Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice.
Psalms 55 : 18 (WEB)
He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, Although there are many who oppose me.
Psalms 55 : 19 (WEB)
God, who is enthroned forever, Will hear, and answer them. Selah. They never change, Who don't fear God.
Psalms 55 : 20 (WEB)
He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.
Psalms 55 : 21 (WEB)
His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.
Psalms 55 : 22 (WEB)
Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
Psalms 55 : 23 (WEB)
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.
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