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within God’s house we walked in the throng.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/55.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />We took sweet counsel together, <i>and</i> walked unto the house of God in company.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/55.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />We took sweet counsel together, <i>And</i> walked to the house of God in the throng.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/55.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />We who had sweet fellowship together, Walked in the house of God among the commotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/55.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />We who had sweet fellowship together Walked in the house of God in the throng.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/55.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />We who had sweet fellowship together, Walked in the house of God in the throng.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/55.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />We who had sweet counsel together Walked in the house of God in the throng.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/55.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />We who had sweet fellowship together, Who walked to the house of God in company.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/55.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We used to have close fellowship; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/55.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We used to have close fellowship; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/55.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />We took sweet counsel together; We walked in the house of God with the throng.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/55.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We enjoyed being together, when we went with others to your house, our God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/55.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />We took sweet counsel together, we walked in the house of God with the throng.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/55.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We used to talk to each other in complete confidence and walk into God's house with the festival crowds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/55.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We had intimate talks with each other and worshiped together in the Temple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/55.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />We had good fellowship together; and we even walked together in the house of God!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/55.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/55.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />We would share personal thoughts with each other; in God's temple we would walk together among the crowd. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/55.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God's house with company.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/55.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />We took sweet counsel together, and walked to the house of God in company.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/55.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God’s house with company. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/55.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />When together we sweeten counsel, "" We walk into the house of God in company.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/55.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> When together we sweeten counsel, Into the house of God we walk in company.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/55.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who together made sweet the intercourse, we will go into the house of God with the multitude.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/55.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who didst take sweetmeats together with me: in the house of God we walked with consent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/55.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 54:15>who took sweet food together with me. In the house of God, we walked side-by-side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/55.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You, whose company I enjoyed, at whose side I walked in the house of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/55.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />with whom I kept pleasant company; we walked in the house of God with the throng.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/55.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />We ate a meal together in the house of God, and we walked in harmony.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/55.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For we ate a meal together in the house of God as we were walking in agreement.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/55.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />We took sweet counsel together, In the house of God we walked with the throng.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/55.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />who in companionship with me sweetened <i>our</i> food: we walked in the house of God in concord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/55-14.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=6505" 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">13</span>But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><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.">We</a> <a href="/hebrew/4985.htm" title="4985: nam·tîq (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cp) -- To become or be sweet or pleasant. A primitive root; to suck, by implication, to relish, or be sweet.">shared sweet</a> <a href="/hebrew/5475.htm" title="5475: sō·wḏ (N-ms) -- Council, counsel. From yacad; a session, i.e. Company of persons; by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret.">fellowship</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">together;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: nə·hal·lêḵ (V-Piel-Imperf-1cp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">we walked</a> <a href="/hebrew/7285.htm" title="7285: bə·rā·ḡeš (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A tumultuous crowd. Or rigshah; from ragash; a tumultuous crowd.">with the crowd</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">into the house</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> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>Let death seize them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, for evil is with them in their homes.…<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="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a></span><br />While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-23.htm">2 Samuel 16:23</a></span><br />Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Micah 7:5-6</a></span><br />Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. / For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-28.htm">Proverbs 16:28</a></span><br />A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Proverbs 17:9</a></span><br />Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Jeremiah 9:4</a></span><br />“Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/19-19.htm">Job 19:19</a></span><br />All my best friends despise me, and those I love have turned against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a></span><br />Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/28-3.htm">Psalm 28:3</a></span><br />Do not drag me away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while malice is in their hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-14.htm">Psalm 35:14</a></span><br />I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/109-4.htm">Psalm 109:4</a></span><br />In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-23.htm">Matthew 26:23</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49-50</a></span><br />Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. / “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Mark 14:44-45</a></span><br />Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a></span><br />While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">We took sweet counsel together, and walked to the house of God in company.</p><p class="hdg">We took sweet counsel together.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Psalm 42:4</a></b></br> When I remember these <i>things</i>, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Psalm 122:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees of David. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/2-3.htm">Isaiah 2:3</a></b></br> And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/47-5.htm">Amid</a> <a href="/psalms/50-18.htm">Company</a> <a href="/job/29-4.htm">Converse</a> <a href="/psalms/33-11.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/job/21-25.htm">Enjoyed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-16.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/psalms/52-8.htm">God's</a> <a href="/psalms/39-2.htm">Held</a> <a href="/psalms/55-3.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/psalms/52-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/52-8.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/job/40-5.htm">Once</a> <a href="/job/38-31.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Throng</a> <a href="/psalms/53-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Used</a> <a href="/psalms/35-14.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/psalms/55-11.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/44-4.htm">Amid</a> <a href="/psalms/68-10.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/64-5.htm">Converse</a> <a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-21.htm">Enjoyed</a> <a href="/psalms/94-20.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">God's</a> <a href="/psalms/73-23.htm">Held</a> <a href="/psalms/59-8.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Once</a> <a href="/psalms/66-15.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/psalms/64-5.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Throng</a> <a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Together</a> <a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Used</a> <a href="/psalms/81-12.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/psalms/55-15.htm">Within</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>We shared sweet fellowship together;</b><br>This phrase highlights the deep bond and intimate relationship between the psalmist and his companion. In biblical times, fellowship was not merely social interaction but a spiritual connection rooted in shared faith and worship. The term "sweet fellowship" suggests a relationship characterized by mutual trust and affection, often seen in the context of covenant relationships in the Old Testament. This type of fellowship is reminiscent of the close friendships seen between David and Jonathan (<a href="/1_samuel/18.htm">1 Samuel 18:1-3</a>), where loyalty and spiritual kinship were paramount. The betrayal by such a close friend, as implied in the broader context of <a href="/psalms/55.htm">Psalm 55</a>, echoes the betrayal of Jesus by Judas, who was once a trusted disciple and companion (<a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a>).<p><b>we walked with the crowd into the house of God.</b><br>This phrase indicates participation in communal worship, a central aspect of Israelite religious life. The "house of God" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the focal point of Jewish worship and sacrifice. Walking "with the crowd" suggests a shared pilgrimage or festival journey, such as those described in the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134), where Israelites traveled together to celebrate feasts like Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. This communal worship experience was integral to maintaining the spiritual and cultural identity of the people. The betrayal by a close companion in such a sacred context underscores the depth of the psalmist's anguish, paralleling the betrayal of Jesus, who was also abandoned by His followers during His time of greatest need (<a href="/mark/14-50.htm">Mark 14:50</a>).<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 anguish over betrayal by a close companion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/companion/friend.htm">Companion/Friend</a></b><br>The person David refers to as having shared "sweet fellowship" with him, likely someone he trusted deeply.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_god.htm">House of God</a></b><br>Refers to the place of worship, possibly the tabernacle or temple, where David and his companion would have gone to worship together.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the house of God was located and where David reigned as king.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/betrayal.htm">Betrayal</a></b><br>The event that has caused David's lament, highlighting the pain of being betrayed by someone close.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pain_of_betrayal.htm">The Pain of Betrayal</a></b><br>Betrayal by a close friend is deeply painful and can lead to feelings of isolation and despair. Recognize that even biblical figures like David experienced this, and seek comfort in God's presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship.htm">The Importance of Fellowship</a></b><br>True fellowship is a gift from God, meant to encourage and strengthen us. Cherish and nurture relationships within the body of Christ, being mindful of the trust and love that should characterize them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god_in_times_of_distress.htm">Seeking God in Times of Distress</a></b><br>When faced with betrayal or any form of distress, turn to God in prayer and worship. The house of God symbolizes a place of refuge and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>While betrayal is painful, Christians are called to forgive as Christ forgave us. Seek reconciliation where possible, and trust God to heal broken relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_hearts.htm">Guarding Our Hearts</a></b><br>Be discerning in relationships, understanding that not everyone who walks with us shares our heart for God. Pray for wisdom and guidance in choosing close companions.<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/is_there_a_heaven.htm">Is there a Heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_psalm_55_12-14's_betrayal.htm">How can we confirm the historical or archaeological authenticity of the betrayal described in Psalm 55:12-14?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_christians_get_the_beast's_mark_unknowingly.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 27:4?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_'mansions_in_heaven'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'mansions in heaven'?</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>(14) <span class= "bld">And walked . . .</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>joined the great public processions to the temple. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/44-4.htm" title="You are my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.">Psalm 44:4</a>.) The word rendered "company" occurs again (<a href="/psalms/64-2.htm" title="Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:">Psalm 64:2</a>. Authorised Version, "insurrection." Comp. the same root, <a href="/psalms/2-1.htm" title="Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?">Psalm 2:1</a>.) The intimacy of these former friends was public as well as private.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/55.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">We took sweet counsel together</span> (comp. <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/16-23.htm">2 Samuel 16:23</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">1 Chronicles 27:33</a>). And walked unto the house of God in company; rather, <span class="accented">in the throng</span> (Cheyne, Revised Version); <span class="accented">i.e.</span> in the midst of the crowd of worshippers. When David went up to the house of God, who is more likely to have accompanied him than his chief "counsellor"? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/55-14.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">We</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shared sweet</span><br /><span class="heb">נַמְתִּ֣יק</span> <span class="translit">(nam·tîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4985.htm">Strong's 4985: </a> </span><span class="str2">To become or be sweet or pleasant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fellowship</span><br /><span class="heb">ס֑וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(sō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5475.htm">Strong's 5475: </a> </span><span class="str2">A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret</span><br /><br /><span class="word">together;</span><br /><span class="heb">יַ֭חְדָּו</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we walked</span><br /><span class="heb">נְהַלֵּ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(nə·hal·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the crowd</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרָֽגֶשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rā·ḡeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7285.htm">Strong's 7285: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tumultuous crowd</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/55-14.htm">Psalm 55:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/55-14.htm">Psalm 55:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/55-14.htm">Psalm 55:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/55-14.htm">Psalm 55:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/55-14.htm">Psalm 55:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/55-14.htm">Psalm 55:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/55-14.htm">Psalm 55:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/55-14.htm">Psalm 55:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/55-14.htm">Psalm 55:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/55-14.htm">Psalm 55:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/55-14.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 55:14 We took sweet fellowship together (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/55-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 55:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 55:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/55-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 55:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 55:15" /></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>