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href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/55.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/55.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Instead, it is you—my equal, my companion and close friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/55.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/55.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But <i>it was</i> thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/55.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But <i>it was</i> you, a man my equal, My companion and my acquaintance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/55.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it is you, a man my equal, My companion and my confidant;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/55.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But it is you, a man my equal, My companion and my familiar friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/55.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But it is you, a man my equal, My companion and my familiar friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/55.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But it is you, a man my equal, My close companion and my familiar friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/55.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But it is you, a man my equal <i>and</i> my counsel, My companion and my familiar friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/55.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it is you, a man who is my peer, my companion and good friend!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/55.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it is you, a man who is my peer, my companion and good friend! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/55.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But it was thou, a man mine equal, My companion, and my familiar friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/55.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But it was my closest friend, the one I trusted most. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/55.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But it was thou, a man mine equal, my companion, and my familiar friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/55.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But it is you, my equal, my best friend, one I knew so well!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/55.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But it is you, my companion, my colleague and close friend. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/55.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but it is you— a man whom I treated as my equal— my personal confidant, my close friend!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/55.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/55.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But it is you, a man like me, my close friend in whom I confided. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/55.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But it was you, a man like me, my companion, and my familiar friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/55.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But it was thou, a man my equal, my guide, and my acquaintance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/55.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But it was you, a man like me, my companion, and my familiar friend. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/55.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />But you, a man—as my equal, "" My familiar friend, and my acquaintance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/55.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> But thou, a man -- as mine equal, My familiar friend, and mine acquaintance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/55.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And thou a man according to my estimation, my friend and my acquaintance.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/55.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But thou a man of one mind, my guide, and my familiar, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/55.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 54:14>Truly, you are a man of one mind: my leader and my acquaintance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/55.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But it was you, my other self, my comrade and friend, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/55.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But it is you, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/55.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But it was you, a man mine equal, my kinsman, and my friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/55.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For it is you, a man like me, my neighbor and my friend.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/55.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But it was thou, a man mine equal, My companion, and my familiar friend;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/55.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But thou, O man like minded, my guide, and my acquaintance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/55-13.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=6499" 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">12</span>For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">But it is you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ĕ·nō·wōš (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/6187.htm" title="6187: kə·‘er·kî (Prep-k:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- An order, row, estimate. From arak; a pile, equipment, estimate.">like myself,</a> <a href="/hebrew/441.htm" title="441: ’al·lū·p̄î (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Or talluph; from 'alph; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock; and so, a chieftain.">my companion</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: ū·mə·yud·dā·‘î (Conj-w:: V-Pual-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">and close friend.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.…<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="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a></span><br />While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a></span><br />I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/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/27-6.htm">Proverbs 27:6</a></span><br />The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43-45</a></span><br />While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / 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?”<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="/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="/obadiah/1-7.htm">Obadiah 1:7</a></span><br />All the men allied with you will drive you to the border; the men at peace with you will deceive and overpower you. Those who eat your bread will set a trap for you without your awareness of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-18</a></span><br />“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out.<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="/zechariah/13-6.htm">Zechariah 13:6</a></span><br />If someone asks him, ‘What are these wounds on your chest?’ he will answer, ‘These are the wounds I received in the house of my friends.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a></span><br />So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/16-18.htm">Judges 16:18-20</a></span><br />When Delilah realized that he had revealed to her all that was in his heart, she sent this message to the lords of the Philistines: “Come up once more, for he has revealed to me all that is in his heart.” Then the lords of the Philistines came to her, bringing the money in their hands. / And having lulled him to sleep on her lap, she called a man to shave off the seven braids of his head. In this way she began to subdue him, and his strength left him. / Then she called out, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” When Samson awoke from his sleep, he thought, “I will escape as I did before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the LORD had departed from him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But it was you, a man my equal, my guide, and my acquaintance.</p><p class="hdg">a man mine equal [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a></b></br> And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, <i>even</i> from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/16-23.htm">2 Samuel 16:23</a></b></br> And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, <i>was</i> as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: so <i>was</i> all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Jeremiah 9:4</a></b></br> Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders.</p><p class="hdg">mine acquaintance</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/19-13.htm">John 19:13</a></b></br> When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a></b></br> And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Mark 14:44,45</a></b></br> And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead <i>him</i> away safely… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Acquaintance</a> <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Close</a> <a href="/psalms/15-3.htm">Companion</a> <a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Familiar</a> <a href="/psalms/50-18.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/psalms/48-14.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/job/29-4.htm">Intimate</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Well-Loved</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/88-8.htm">Acquaintance</a> <a href="/psalms/63-8.htm">Close</a> <a href="/psalms/55-20.htm">Companion</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-15.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/psalms/88-8.htm">Familiar</a> <a href="/psalms/88-18.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/psalms/60-9.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-32.htm">Intimate</a> <a href="/songs/1-13.htm">Well-Loved</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>But it is you</b><br>This phrase indicates a personal betrayal, highlighting the deep emotional pain involved. In the context of <a href="/psalms/55.htm">Psalm 55</a>, David is lamenting a betrayal by someone close to him. This reflects the broader biblical theme of betrayal, seen in stories like that of Joseph and his brothers (Genesis 37) and Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a>). The personal nature of the betrayal underscores the intensity of David's anguish.<p><b>a man like myself</b><br>The phrase suggests equality and shared experiences, emphasizing the closeness of the relationship. In ancient Israelite society, friendships were often formed through shared life experiences and mutual respect. This phrase implies that the betrayer was not just an acquaintance but someone who shared a similar status and life journey with David, making the betrayal more poignant. This can be compared to Jesus' relationship with His disciples, who were His companions and shared in His ministry.<p><b>my companion</b><br>The term "companion" indicates a trusted associate or confidant. In biblical times, companionship was a significant bond, often involving shared meals, travels, and counsel. This betrayal by a companion is reminiscent of Ahithophel's betrayal of David (<a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a>), where a trusted advisor turned against him. It also foreshadows the betrayal of Jesus by Judas, who was one of His twelve disciples and shared in His ministry.<p><b>and close friend</b><br>The phrase "close friend" denotes an intimate relationship, suggesting deep trust and affection. In the cultural context of the Bible, friendship was a covenantal relationship, often involving loyalty and mutual support. The betrayal by a close friend is particularly painful, as it breaks the bonds of trust and loyalty. This mirrors the betrayal of Jesus by Judas, who was not only a disciple but also someone who shared in the Last Supper, symbolizing deep fellowship (<a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18-30</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 friend. This psalm is a lament, reflecting a personal and painful experience.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_betrayer.htm">The Betrayer</a></b><br>While not named in the text, this person is described as a close friend and companion of David. Some scholars suggest this could be Ahithophel, David's counselor who betrayed him during Absalom's rebellion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The setting of many of David's psalms, including this one, is often Jerusalem, the city of David, which holds significant historical and spiritual importance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom's_rebellion.htm">Absalom's Rebellion</a></b><br>An event in David's life where his son Absalom led a rebellion against him, during which Ahithophel, David's counselor, betrayed him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahithophel.htm">Ahithophel</a></b><br>A counselor to King David who later sided with Absalom during the rebellion, often associated with the betrayal mentioned in this psalm.<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 personal. Understanding David's lament helps us empathize with those who have experienced similar betrayals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god_amidst_betrayal.htm">Trust in God Amidst Betrayal</a></b><br>Despite the pain, David ultimately turns to God for comfort and justice. This teaches us to seek God's presence and guidance when we face betrayal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_forgiveness.htm">The Importance of Forgiveness</a></b><br>While the psalm expresses hurt, the broader biblical account encourages forgiveness, as seen in Jesus' teachings. We are called to forgive those who wrong us, even when it is difficult.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_human_relationships.htm">The Reality of Human Relationships</a></b><br>This psalm reminds us that human relationships can be fragile and imperfect. We should strive for faithfulness and integrity in our relationships, reflecting Christ's love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_godly_counsel.htm">Seeking Godly Counsel</a></b><br>David's experience with Ahithophel highlights the importance of seeking counsel from those who are truly aligned with God's will, rather than those who may lead us astray.<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/how_does_bad_company_harm_character.htm">How does bad company affect good character?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_handle_betrayal_pain.htm">How can I cope with the pain of betrayal?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'open_heaven's_windows'_mean.htm">What does 'Satan entered Judas' signify?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/55.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">But it was . . .</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">But thou art a man of my own standing. </span>The word <span class= "ital">erek </span>is used (<a href="/exodus/40-23.htm" title="And he set the bread in order on it before the LORD; as the LORD had commanded Moses.">Exodus 40:23</a>) of the row of loaves constituting the shewbread, and the cognate verb means "to arrange." Here it may denote <span class= "ital">rank, </span>but more probably the expression is <span class= "ital">man of my assessment, </span>and so of the same importance in society. (Comp. <a href="/leviticus/5-15.htm" title="If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD; then he shall bring for his trespass to the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with your estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering.">Leviticus 5:15</a>; <a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm" title="And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, even the money of every one that passes the account, the money that every man is set at, and all the money that comes into any man's heart to bring into the house of the LORD,">2Kings 12:4</a>.) The LXX. and Vulgate have "of one soul with me." Symmachus, "of like disposition." This sense may be implied, though not expressed in the Hebrew.<p><span class= "bld">Guide.</span>--So the old versions: the Hebrew word does denote the head of a tribe or family (<a href="/genesis/36-15.htm" title="These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,">Genesis 36:15</a>, &c, "duke"), but that meaning seems excluded here by the previous description. Render, <span class= "ital">companion.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/55.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But it was thou, a man mine equal</span>; literally, <span class="accented">a man according to my valuing</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> one of my social rank, with whom I was on familiar terms. My guide; or, "my companion." But the LXX. have <span class="greek">ἡγέμων</span>. And mine acquaintance. "My confidant" (Kay); "my familiar friend" (Cheyne, and Revised Version). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/55-13.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">But it is you,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַתָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱנ֣וֹשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·nō·wōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Man, mankind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like myself,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּעֶרְכִּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(kə·‘er·kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6187.htm">Strong's 6187: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pile, equipment, estimate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my companion</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֝לּוּפִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’al·lū·p̄î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_441.htm">Strong's 441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Familiar, a friend, gentle, a bullock, a chieftain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and close friend.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְיֻדָּֽעִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·yud·dā·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/55-13.htm">Psalm 55:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/55-13.htm">Psalm 55:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/55-13.htm">Psalm 55:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/55-13.htm">Psalm 55:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/55-13.htm">Psalm 55:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/55-13.htm">Psalm 55:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/55-13.htm">Psalm 55:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/55-13.htm">Psalm 55:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/55-13.htm">Psalm 55:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/55-13.htm">Psalm 55:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/55-13.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 55:13 But it was you a man like (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/55-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 55:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 55:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/55-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 55:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 55:14" /></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>