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Read Psalms 55

World English Bible · 23 verses

¹ For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David. Listen to my prayer, God. Don’t hide yourself from my supplication.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moanThis verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked. For they bring suffering on me. In anger they hold a grudge against me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ I said, “Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ Behold, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness.” Selah.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ “I would hurry to a shelter from the stormy wind and storm.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Day and night they prowl around on its walls. Malice and abuse are also within her.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Destructive forces are within her. Threats and lies don’t depart from her streets.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² For it was not an enemy who insulted me, then I could have endured it. Neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me, then I would have hidden myself from him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ But it was you, a man like me, my companion, and my familiar friend.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God’s house with company.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is among them, in their dwelling.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ As for me, I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ God, who is enthroned forever, will hear and answer them. Selah. They never change and don’t fear God.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ But you, God, will bring them down into the pit of destruction. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days, but I will trust in you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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