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Interlude For my enemies refuse to change their ways; they do not fear God. <a href="/esv/psalms/55.htm">English Standard Version</a> God will give ear and humble them, he who is enthroned from of old, Selah because they do not change and do not fear God. <a href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> God will hear and humiliate them—the One enthroned for the ages—Selah because they do not change and they have no fear of God. <a href="/kjv/psalms/55.htm">King James Bible</a> God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/55.htm">New King James Version</a> God will hear, and afflict them, Even He who abides from of old. Selah Because they do not change, Therefore they do not fear God. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/55.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> God will hear and humiliate them— Even the one who sits enthroned from ancient times— Selah With whom there is no change, And who do not fear God. <a href="/nasb/psalms/55.htm">NASB 1995</a> God will hear and answer them— Even the one who sits enthroned from of old— Selah. With whom there is no change, And who do not fear God. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/55.htm">NASB 1977 </a> God will hear and answer them— Even the one who sits enthroned from of old— Selah. With whom there is no change, And who do not fear God. <a href="/lsb/psalms/55.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> God will hear and answer them— Even the one who sits enthroned from of old— Selah. Because they do not change, And do not fear God. <a href="/amp/psalms/55.htm">Amplified Bible</a> God will hear and humble them, Even He who sits enthroned from old— Selah. Because in them there has been no change [of heart], And they do not fear God [at all]. <a href="/csb/psalms/55.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> God, the one enthroned from long ago, will hear and will humiliate them Selah because they do not change and do not fear God. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/55.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> God, the One enthroned from long ago, will hear and will humiliate them Selah because they do not change and do not fear God. <a href="/asv/psalms/55.htm">American Standard Version</a> God will hear, and answer them, Even he that abideth of old, [Selah The men who have no changes, And who fear not God. <a href="/cev/psalms/55.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You have always ruled, and you will hear me. You will defeat my enemies because they won't turn and worship you. <a href="/erv/psalms/55.htm">English Revised Version</a> God shall hear, and answer them, even he that abideth of old, Selah the men who have no changes, and who fear not God. <a href="/gwt/psalms/55.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God will listen. The one who has sat enthroned from the beginning will deal with them. [Selah] They never change. They never fear God. <a href="/gnt/psalms/55.htm">Good News Translation</a> God, who has ruled from eternity, will hear me and defeat them; for they refuse to change, and they do not fear him. <a href="/isv/psalms/55.htm">International Standard Version</a> God, who is enthroned from long ago, will hear me and humble them. Interlude Because they do not repent, they do not fear God. <a href="/msb/psalms/55.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> God will hear and humiliate them?the One enthroned for the ages?Selah because they do not change and they have no fear of God. <a href="/net/psalms/55.htm">NET Bible</a> God, the one who has reigned as king from long ago, will hear and humiliate them. (Selah) They refuse to change, and do not fear God. <a href="/nheb/psalms/55.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> God, who is enthroned forever, will hear, and humble them. Selah. They never change, who do not fear God. <a href="/wbt/psalms/55.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> God will hear and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God. <a href="/web/psalms/55.htm">World English Bible</a> God, who is enthroned forever, will hear and answer them. Selah. They never change and don’t fear God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/55.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> God hears and afflicts them, "" And He sits of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, and do not fear God, <a href="/ylt/psalms/55.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> God doth hear and afflict them, And He sitteth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, and fear not God, <a href="/slt/psalms/55.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> God will hear and he will humble them, and he dwelt of old. Silence. With whom no changes to them and they feared not God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/55.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> God shall hear, and the Eternal shall humble them. For there is no change with them, and they have not feared God: <a href="/cpdv/psalms/55.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 54:20>God will hear, and He who is before time will humble them. For there is no change with them, and they have not feared God. <a href="/nabre/psalms/55.htm">New American Bible</a> God, who sits enthroned forever, will hear me and afflict them. Selah For they will not mend their ways; they have no fear of God. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/55.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> God, who is enthroned from of old, Selah will hear, and will humble them— because they do not change, and do not fear God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/55.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> God, even the Eternal one, shall hear and humble them. With them also there are no changes; therefore they fear not God. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/55.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> God will hear and will humble them, he who is from before the ages; there is no substitute for them and they were not afraid of God.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/55.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> God shall hear, and humble them, Even He that is enthroned of old, Selah Such as have no changes, And fear not God. <a href="/sep/psalms/55.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> God shall hear, and bring them low, even he that has existed from eternity. Pause. For they suffer no reverse, and therefore they have not feared God. <a href="/parallel/psalms/55-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=6541" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm">Cast Your Burden upon the LORD</a> …18He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. 19<a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: yiš·ma‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">will hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/6031.htm" title="6031: wə·ya·‘ă·nêm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- To be bowed down or afflicted. A primitive root; to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">and humiliate them—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: wə·yō·šêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">the One enthroned</a> <a href="/hebrew/6924.htm" title="6924: qe·ḏem (N-ms) -- The front, of place, time. Or qedmah; from qadam; the front, of place or time; often used adverbially.">for the ages—</a> <a href="/hebrew/5542.htm" title="5542: se·lāh (Interjection) -- To lift up, exalt. From calah; suspension, i.e. Pause.">Selah</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">they do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2487.htm" title="2487: ḥă·lî·p̄ō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A change. From chalaph; alternation.">change</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·mōw (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and they have no</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: yā·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God.</a> 20My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/malachi/3-6.htm">Malachi 3:6</a> “Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a> Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? <a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a> Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. <a href="/1_samuel/15-29.htm">1 Samuel 15:29</a> Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” <a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Isaiah 46:9-10</a> Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. / I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ <a href="/romans/11-29.htm">Romans 11:29</a> For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable. <a href="/job/23-13.htm">Job 23:13</a> But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires. <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/2_timothy/2-13.htm">2 Timothy 2:13</a> if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a> The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a> The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a> Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! <a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">1 Peter 1:25</a> but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-39.htm">Deuteronomy 32:39</a> See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that stays of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.hear<a href="/psalms/65-5.htm">Psalm 65:5</a> By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:<a href="/psalms/143-12.htm">Psalm 143:12</a> And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:15,16</a> Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: … even<a href="/psalms/90-1.htm">Psalm 90:1,2</a> A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations… <a href="/deuteronomy/33-27.htm">Deuteronomy 33:27</a> The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.<a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.Because.no changes<a href="/psalms/73-5.htm">Psalm 73:5,6</a> They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men… <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Proverbs 1:32</a> For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.<a href="/ecclesiastes/8-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:11</a> Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/49-12.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/psalms/44-2.htm">Afflict</a> <a href="/psalms/46-2.htm">Change</a> <a href="/psalms/46-2.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/46-5.htm">Early</a> <a href="/psalms/33-14.htm">Enthroned</a> <a href="/psalms/55-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/52-9.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/psalms/48-6.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/psalms/55-7.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">Sits</a> <a href="/psalms/47-8.htm">Sitteth</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/55-2.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/55-10.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-37.htm">Unchanged</a> <a href="/psalms/53-1.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/111-3.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/psalms/69-26.htm">Afflict</a> <a href="/psalms/77-10.htm">Change</a> <a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/psalms/58-4.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/57-8.htm">Early</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Enthroned</a> <a href="/psalms/56-3.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/61-4.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/58-5.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/psalms/69-32.htm">Humble</a> <a href="/psalms/69-26.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Sits</a> <a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Sitteth</a> <a href="/psalms/58-9.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/62-4.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/malachi/3-6.htm">Unchanged</a> <a href="/psalms/67-2.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 55</div>1. <a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">David in his prayer complains of his fearful case</a> 9. <a href="/psalms/55-9.htm">He prays against his enemies, of whose wickedness and treachery he complains</a> 16. <a href="/psalms/55-16.htm">He comforts himself in God's preservation oh him, and confusion of his enemies</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/55.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/55.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>God will hear and humiliate them This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and justice. In the context of <a href="/psalms/55.htm">Psalm 55</a>, David is expressing confidence that God will respond to the treachery and betrayal he faces. The assurance that God will "hear" suggests His attentiveness to the cries of the righteous. The term "humiliate" indicates divine retribution against the wicked, aligning with the biblical principle that God opposes the proud (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). This reflects the broader biblical theme of God as a righteous judge who vindicates His people (<a href="/psalms/7-11.htm">Psalm 7:11</a>).the One enthroned for the ages This phrase highlights God's eternal sovereignty. The imagery of God being "enthroned" conveys His supreme authority and kingship over all creation. The phrase "for the ages" underscores His timeless nature, echoing scriptures that affirm God's eternal reign (<a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a>, <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Revelation 1:8</a>). This eternal perspective reassures believers of God's unchanging nature and His ultimate control over history, providing comfort amidst temporal struggles.Selah "Selah" is a term used frequently in the Psalms, often interpreted as a pause for reflection or musical interlude. Its presence here invites the reader to meditate on the profound truths just expressed. This pause allows for contemplation of God's justice and eternal sovereignty, encouraging deeper trust in His divine plan.because they do not change This phrase addresses the stubbornness and unrepentance of the wicked. The lack of change signifies a hardened heart, resistant to God's call for repentance. Biblically, the refusal to change is often associated with judgment (<a href="/jeremiah/5-3.htm">Jeremiah 5:3</a>, <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Romans 2:5</a>). This highlights the importance of repentance and transformation in the Christian life, contrasting the fate of the unrepentant with the blessings of those who turn to God.and they have no fear of God The absence of the "fear of God" indicates a lack of reverence and acknowledgment of His authority. In biblical terms, the fear of God is foundational to wisdom and righteousness (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). This phrase suggests a moral and spiritual deficiency in the wicked, leading to their downfall. The fear of God is a recurring theme throughout scripture, emphasizing the importance of living in awe and respect of God's holiness and power.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, depicted as the eternal and sovereign judge who hears and acts against the wicked. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a> Those who oppose God and His people, characterized by their lack of change and fear of God. 3. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Traditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, expressing his trust in God's justice against his enemies. 4. <a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a> The specific adversaries David refers to, who are unrepentant and godless. 5. <a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a> Implied as the place where God is enthroned, emphasizing His eternal sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_eternal_sovereignty.htm">God's Eternal Sovereignty</a> Recognize that God is enthroned from of old, emphasizing His eternal authority and unchanging nature. This should bring comfort and assurance to believers. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_change_and_repentance.htm">The Importance of Change and Repentance</a> The wicked are condemned for their refusal to change. Believers are called to live lives of continual repentance and transformation in Christ. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_god_as_a_foundation.htm">Fear of God as a Foundation</a> The absence of fear of God leads to destruction. Cultivating a healthy fear of God is essential for wisdom and righteous living. <a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_is_certain.htm">God's Justice is Certain</a> Trust in God's promise to hear and act against the wicked. His justice may not be immediate, but it is assured. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_trust_in_adversity.htm">Prayer and Trust in Adversity</a> Like David, believers should bring their concerns to God, trusting in His ability to hear and act on their behalf.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_55.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 55</a> <a href="/q/is_goliath_linked_to_the_nephilim.htm">How are God's thoughts higher than human thoughts?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_jesus_at_god's_right_hand_mean.htm">What signifies Jesus being at God's right hand?</a> <a href="/q/(psalm_24_7)_why_personify_gates_evidence.htm">(Psalm 24:7) Why does the text personify gates to 'lift up their heads,' and is there any historical or archaeological evidence this metaphorical language was taken literally?</a> <a href="/q/where's_proof_of_mass_confusion_by_god.htm">Psalm 55:9 calls on God to 'confuse the wicked.' Where is the historical evidence of such a miraculous mass confusion?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/55.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) God shall hear.--Render this verse,God shall hear and afflict them,He abideth of old;One in whom are no changes,And yet they fear not God.(Comp. <a href="/james/1-17.htm" title="Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no fickleness, neither shadow of turning.">James 1:17</a>, "with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.") As the text stands, for afflict we should have answer; but the LXX. and Vulg. have the true reading. The Selah must be removed as plainly out of place. The plural pronoun is used poetically for the singular. The word changes, chalipoth, is used of troops relieving guard (<a href="/job/14-14.htm" title="If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.">Job 14:14</a>), of servants taking their turn of work, of a change of clothing, &c. Here generally variableness. The rendering of the Authorised Version does not suit the context. The reason of the assertion that, in spite of his in variableness, the wicked do not fear God, appears in the next verse. Instead of respecting those in covenant with one who does not change, they have not feared to attack and oppress them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/55.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - God shall hear, and afflict them; i.e. "God will hear my prayers, and will afflict my adversaries;" or, perhaps, "God will hear me and answer me." But this requires a change in the reading. Even he that abideth of old; or, "he that is enthroned of old;" he, i.e., that sitteth, and has always sat, on his eternal throne in the heavens. Selah. The "selah" here marks probably a pause for adoration of the great and eternal King enthroned in all his glory. Because they have no changes; rather, the men who have no changes - exegetical of "them" in the first clause of the verse. The wicked "have no changes," i.e. no great reverses of fortune, until their end comes (see <a href="/job/21-7.htm">Job 21:7-15</a>). Therefore they fear not God; rather, and who do not fear God. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/55-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>God אֵ֨ל ׀ (’êl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty will hear יִשְׁמַ֤ע ׀ (yiš·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently and humiliate them— וְֽיַעֲנֵם֮ (wə·ya·‘ă·nêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6031.htm">Strong's 6031: </a> To be bowed down or afflicted the One enthroned וְיֹ֤שֵׁ֥ב (wə·yō·šêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry for the ages— קֶ֗דֶם (qe·ḏem) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6924.htm">Strong's 6924: </a> The front, of place, time Selah סֶ֥לָה (se·lāh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5542.htm">Strong's 5542: </a> Suspension, pause because אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that they do not אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle change חֲלִיפ֣וֹת (ḥă·lî·p̄ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2487.htm">Strong's 2487: </a> Alternation and they have no וְלֹ֖א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no fear יָרְא֣וּ (yā·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten of God. אֱלֹהִֽים׃ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/55-19.htm">Psalm 55:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/55-19.htm">Psalm 55:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/55-19.htm">Psalm 55:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/55-19.htm">Psalm 55:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/55-19.htm">Psalm 55:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/55-19.htm">Psalm 55:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/55-19.htm">Psalm 55:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/55-19.htm">Psalm 55:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/55-19.htm">Psalm 55:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/55-19.htm">Psalm 55:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/55-19.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 55:19 God who is enthroned forever will hear (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/55-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 55:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 55:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/55-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 55:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 55:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>