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On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David.] Listen to my prayer, God. Do not hide yourself from my petition.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moan,<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>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.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>I said, "Oh that I had wings like a dove. Then I would fly away, and be at rest.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Look, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness." Selah.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>"I would hurry to a shelter from the stormy wind and storm."<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Day and night they prowl around on its walls. Malice and abuse are also within her.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Destructive forces are within her. Threats and lies do not depart from her streets.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>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.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>But it was you, a man like me, my companion, and my familiar friend.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God's house with company.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>As for me, I will call on God. The LORD will save me.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>God, who is enthroned forever, will hear, and humble them. Selah. They never change, who do not fear God.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>He has stretched out his hand against those who were at peace with him. He has violated his covenant.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="//biblehub.com/psalms/55-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>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.<p></div></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div align="center"><a href="//nheb.net/">New Heart English Bible</a><br />Edited by Wayne A. 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