Psalm 55
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1For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic Maskil. God, listen to my prayer and do not ignore my plea for help. 1Listen to my prayer, O God. Do not ignore my cry for help!
2Pay attention to me and answer me. I am restless and in turmoil with my complaint, 2Please listen and answer me, for I am overwhelmed by my troubles.
3because of the enemy's voice, because of the pressure of the wicked. For they bring down disaster on me and harass me in anger. 3My enemies shout at me, making loud and wicked threats. They bring trouble on me and angrily hunt me down.
4My heart shudders within me; terrors of death sweep over me. 4My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me.
5Fear and trembling grip me; horror has overwhelmed me. 5Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking.
6I said, "If only I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest. 6Oh, that I had wings like a dove; then I would fly away and rest!
7How far away I would flee; I would stay in the wilderness. Selah 7I would fly far away to the quiet of the wilderness. Interlude
8I would hurry to my shelter from the raging wind and the storm." 8How quickly I would escape— far from this wild storm of hatred.
9Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city; 9Confuse them, Lord, and frustrate their plans, for I see violence and conflict in the city.
10day and night they make the rounds on its walls. Crime and trouble are within it; 10Its walls are patrolled day and night against invaders, but the real danger is wickedness within the city.
11destruction is inside it; oppression and deceit never leave its marketplace. 11Everything is falling apart; threats and cheating are rampant in the streets.
12Now it is not an enemy who insults me-- otherwise I could bear it; it is not a foe who rises up against me-- otherwise I could hide from him. 12It is not an enemy who taunts me— I could bear that. It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me— I could have hidden from them.
13But it is you, a man who is my peer, my companion and good friend! 13Instead, it is you—my equal, my companion and close friend.
14We used to have close fellowship; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. 14What good fellowship we once enjoyed as we walked together to the house of God.
15Let death take them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, because evil is in their homes and within them. 15Let death stalk my enemies; let the grave swallow them alive, for evil makes its home within them.
16But I call to God, and the LORD will save me. 16But I will call on God, and the LORD will rescue me.
17I complain and groan morning, noon, and night, and He hears my voice. 17Morning, noon, and night I cry out in my distress, and the LORD hears my voice.
18Though many are against me, He will redeem me from my battle unharmed. 18He ransoms me and keeps me safe from the battle waged against me, though many still oppose me.
19God, the One enthroned from long ago, will hear and will humiliate them Selah because they do not change and do not fear God. 19God, who has ruled forever, will hear me and humble them. Interlude For my enemies refuse to change their ways; they do not fear God.
20My friend acts violently against those at peace with him; he violates his covenant. 20As for my companion, he betrayed his friends; he broke his promises.
21His buttery words are smooth, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, but they are drawn swords. 21His words are as smooth as butter, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but underneath are daggers!
22Cast your burden on the LORD, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. 22Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
23God, You will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and treachery will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You. 23But you, O God, will send the wicked down to the pit of destruction. Murderers and liars will die young, but I am trusting you to save me.
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