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horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/55.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/55.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/55.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/55.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/55.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/55.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/55.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Fear and trembling come upon me; And horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/55.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has covered me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/55.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Fear and trembling have come upon me; Horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/55.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Fear and trembling grip me; horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/55.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Fear and trembling grip me; horror has overwhelmed me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/55.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/55.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am trembling with fear, completely terrified. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/55.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/55.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Fear and trembling have overcome me. Horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/55.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am gripped by fear and trembling; I am overcome with horror. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/55.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Fear and trembling have overwhelmed me, and horror has covered me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/55.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/55.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Fear and panic overpower me; terror overwhelms me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/55.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/55.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/55.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/55.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Fear and trembling come to me, "" And horror covers me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/55.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Fear and trembling come in to me, And horror doth cover me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/55.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Fear and trembling will come upon me, and horror will cover me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/55.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Fear and trembling are come upon me: and darkness hath covered me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/55.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 54:6>Fear and trembling have overwhelmed me, and darkness has buried me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/55.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Fear and trembling overwhelm me; shuddering sweeps over me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/55.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/55.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and the shadow of death has overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/55.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the shadows of death covered me!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/55.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/55.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Fear and trembling came upon me, and darkness covered me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/55-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=6443" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm">Cast Your Burden upon the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>My heart murmurs within me, and the terrors of death assail me. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3374.htm" title="3374: yir·’āh (N-fs) -- A fear. Feminine of yare'; fear; morally, reverence.">Fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/7461.htm" title="7461: wā·ra·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A trembling. Or radah; from ra'ad; a shudder.">and trembling</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">grip</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6427.htm" title="6427: pal·lā·ṣūṯ (N-fs) -- A shuddering. From palats; affright.">and horror</a> <a href="/hebrew/3680.htm" title="3680: wat·tə·ḵas·sê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs:: 1cs) -- To cover. A primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover.">has overwhelmed me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/21-4.htm">Isaiah 21:4</a></span><br />My heart falters; fear makes me tremble. The twilight I desired has turned to horror.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-24.htm">Jeremiah 6:24</a></span><br />We have heard the report; our hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped us, pain like that of a woman in labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/21-6.htm">Job 21:6</a></span><br />When I remember, terror takes hold, and my body trembles in horror.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-6.htm">Daniel 5:6</a></span><br />his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-16.htm">Habakkuk 3:16</a></span><br />I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Luke 21:26</a></span><br />Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Matthew 26:37-38</a></span><br />He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-33.htm">Mark 14:33-34</a></span><br />He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-27.htm">John 12:27</a></span><br />Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">2 Corinthians 7:5</a></span><br />For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8</a></span><br />We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-26.htm">Philippians 2:26-27</a></span><br />For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. / He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/5-7.htm">Hebrews 5:7</a></span><br />During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a></span><br />When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Fearfulness and trembling are come on me, and horror has overwhelmed me.</p><p class="hdg">Fearfulness</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-120.htm">Psalm 119:120</a></b></br> My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">2 Samuel 15:14</a></b></br> And David said unto all his servants that <i>were</i> with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not <i>else</i> escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/6-4.htm">Job 6:4</a></b></br> For the arrows of the Almighty <i>are</i> within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.</p><p class="hdg">horror</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/42-6.htm">Psalm 42:6</a></b></br> O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/61-2.htm">Psalm 61:2</a></b></br> From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock <i>that</i> is higher than I.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/88-15.htm">Psalm 88:15,16</a></b></br> I <i>am</i> afflicted and ready to die from <i>my</i> youth up: <i>while</i> I suffer thy terrors I am distracted… </p><p class="hdg">overwhelmed [heb.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/41-8.htm">Beset</a> <a href="/psalms/44-19.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/psalms/44-24.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/psalms/44-19.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/psalms/55-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">Fearfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Horror</a> <a href="/psalms/53-5.htm">Overwhelmed</a> <a href="/job/22-10.htm">Overwhelms</a> <a href="/psalms/48-6.htm">Shaking</a> <a href="/psalms/48-6.htm">Trembling</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/109-3.htm">Beset</a> <a href="/psalms/55-8.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/psalms/64-6.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/psalms/55-19.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-4.htm">Fearfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/119-53.htm">Horror</a> <a href="/psalms/61-2.htm">Overwhelmed</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Overwhelms</a> <a href="/psalms/60-3.htm">Shaking</a> <a href="/psalms/60-3.htm">Trembling</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 55</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">David in his prayer complains of his fearful case</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/55-9.htm">He prays against his enemies, of whose wickedness and treachery he complains</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/55-16.htm">He comforts himself in God's preservation oh him, and confusion of his enemies</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Fear and trembling grip me</b><br>This phrase reflects a deep emotional and physical response to overwhelming distress. In biblical context, fear and trembling often accompany encounters with the divine or moments of intense crisis (e.g., <a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16</a>, <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a>). The psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, expresses a visceral reaction to betrayal and danger, possibly during Absalom's rebellion or another period of personal threat. The imagery of being "gripped" suggests an inescapable hold, indicating the severity of the situation. This phrase can also be seen as a type of Christ, who experienced profound anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane (<a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Matthew 26:37-38</a>).<p><b>and horror has overwhelmed me</b><br>The term "horror" conveys a sense of dread and terror, often associated with the anticipation of impending doom. In the historical context of David's life, this could relate to the fear of betrayal by close companions or the threat of enemies. The word "overwhelmed" suggests being submerged or engulfed, indicating that the psalmist feels consumed by his circumstances. This overwhelming horror can be linked to the prophetic suffering of Jesus, who was "overwhelmed" by the weight of humanity's sin on the cross (<a href="/mark/14-33.htm">Mark 14:33-34</a>). The emotional depth of this phrase underscores the human experience of fear and the need for divine intervention and comfort.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm">Psalm 55</a>, David is expressing his deep emotional turmoil and fear, likely during a time of betrayal or threat.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>Though not named in this specific verse, the context of the psalm suggests that David is surrounded by adversaries, possibly during Absalom's rebellion or another period of personal crisis.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the setting of many of David's psalms, including <a href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm">Psalm 55</a>, is often Jerusalem, the city of David and the center of his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_fear_and_anxiety.htm">Understanding Fear and Anxiety</a></b><br>Recognize that fear and anxiety are common human experiences, even for a man after God's own heart like David. Acknowledge these emotions as part of the human condition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/turning_to_god_in_distress.htm">Turning to God in Distress</a></b><br>Like David, we should turn to God in our moments of fear and trembling. Prayer and supplication are vital responses to overwhelming emotions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_presence.htm">The Power of God's Presence</a></b><br>Remember that God's presence can transform our fear into peace. Trust in His promises and seek His comfort in times of distress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>David's psalms often reflect a sense of isolation. Seek community and support from fellow believers when facing fear and anxiety.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Hope in God's Deliverance</a></b><br>Despite the horror that overwhelms, maintain hope in God's deliverance and faithfulness. Reflect on past instances of God's intervention and trust in His future provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_55.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 55</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_advice_on_handling_angst.htm">What does the Bible say about dealing with angst?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_anxiety.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on anxiety?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/biblical_advice_for_panic_attacks.htm">What biblical guidance is there for dealing with panic attacks?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_horror_films.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian horror movies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/55.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.</span> A graphic description of the feelings which the apprehension of death naturally excites in a man. Where the expectation of a life beyond the grave was so dim and shadowy as in Judaea at this time, the "horror" of death would be the greater. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/55-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְאָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3374.htm">Strong's 3374: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fear, reverence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and trembling</span><br /><span class="heb">וָ֭רַעַד</span> <span class="translit">(wā·ra·‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7461.htm">Strong's 7461: </a> </span><span class="str2">A trembling</span><br /><br /><span class="word">grip me,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֣בֹא</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and horror</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּלָּצֽוּת׃</span> <span class="translit">(pal·lā·ṣūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6427.htm">Strong's 6427: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shuddering</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has overwhelmed me.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝תְּכַסֵּ֗נִי</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·ḵas·sê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plump, fill up hollows, to cover</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/55-5.htm">Psalm 55:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/55-5.htm">Psalm 55:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/55-5.htm">Psalm 55:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/55-5.htm">Psalm 55:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/55-5.htm">Psalm 55:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/55-5.htm">Psalm 55:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/55-5.htm">Psalm 55:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/55-5.htm">Psalm 55:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/55-5.htm">Psalm 55:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/55-5.htm">Psalm 55:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/55-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 55:5 Fearfulness and trembling have come on me (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/55-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 55:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 55:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/55-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 55:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 55:6" /></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>