Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me. New Living Translation Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. English Standard Version Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me. Berean Standard Bible Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me. King James Bible Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. New King James Version Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me. New American Standard Bible Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me. NASB 1995 Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me. NASB 1977 Fear and trembling come upon me; And horror has overwhelmed me. Legacy Standard Bible Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has covered me. Amplified Bible Fear and trembling have come upon me; Horror has overwhelmed me. Christian Standard Bible Fear and trembling grip me; horror has overwhelmed me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Fear and trembling grip me; horror has overwhelmed me. American Standard Version Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me. Contemporary English Version I am trembling with fear, completely terrified. English Revised Version Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Fear and trembling have overcome me. Horror has overwhelmed me. Good News Translation I am gripped by fear and trembling; I am overcome with horror. International Standard Version Fear and trembling have overwhelmed me, and horror has covered me. NET Bible Fear and panic overpower me; terror overwhelms me. New Heart English Bible Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me. Webster's Bible Translation Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me. World English Bible Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFear and trembling come to me, "" And horror covers me. Young's Literal Translation Fear and trembling come in to me, And horror doth cover me. Smith's Literal Translation Fear and trembling will come upon me, and horror will cover me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFear and trembling are come upon me: and darkness hath covered me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Fear and trembling overwhelm me; shuddering sweeps over me. New Revised Standard Version Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and the shadow of death has overwhelmed me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the shadows of death covered me! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Fear and trembling came upon me, and darkness covered me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Cast Your Burden upon the LORD…4My heart murmurs within me, and the terrors of death assail me. 5Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me. 6I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest.… Cross References Isaiah 21:4 My heart falters; fear makes me tremble. The twilight I desired has turned to horror. Jeremiah 6:24 We have heard the report; our hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped us, pain like that of a woman in labor. Job 21:6 When I remember, terror takes hold, and my body trembles in horror. Daniel 5:6 his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together. Habakkuk 3:16 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. Luke 21:26 Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Matthew 26:37-38 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.” Mark 14:33-34 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.” John 12:27 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. 2 Corinthians 7:5 For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within. 2 Corinthians 1:8 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. Philippians 2:26-27 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. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Hebrews 5:7 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. Revelation 1:17 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, Treasury of Scripture Fearfulness and trembling are come on me, and horror has overwhelmed me. Fearfulness Psalm 119:120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments. 2 Samuel 15:14 And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else 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. Job 6:4 For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me. horror Psalm 42:6 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. Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 88:15,16 I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted… overwhelmed [heb. Jump to Previous Beset Cover Covered Deep Fear Fearfulness Horror Overwhelmed Overwhelms Shaking TremblingJump to Next Beset Cover Covered Deep Fear Fearfulness Horror Overwhelmed Overwhelms Shaking TremblingPsalm 55 1. David in his prayer complains of his fearful case9. He prays against his enemies, of whose wickedness and treachery he complains 16. He comforts himself in God's preservation oh him, and confusion of his enemies Fear and trembling grip me 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., Exodus 19:16, Philippians 2:12). 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 (Matthew 26:37-38). and horror has overwhelmed me Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 55, David is expressing his deep emotional turmoil and fear, likely during a time of betrayal or threat. 2. Enemies 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. 3. Jerusalem While not directly mentioned in this verse, the setting of many of David's psalms, including Psalm 55, is often Jerusalem, the city of David and the center of his kingdom. Teaching Points Understanding Fear and AnxietyRecognize 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. Turning to God in Distress Like David, we should turn to God in our moments of fear and trembling. Prayer and supplication are vital responses to overwhelming emotions. The Power of God's Presence Remember that God's presence can transform our fear into peace. Trust in His promises and seek His comfort in times of distress. Community and Support David's psalms often reflect a sense of isolation. Seek community and support from fellow believers when facing fear and anxiety. Hope in God's Deliverance 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. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 55What does the Bible say about dealing with angst? What is the Bible's perspective on anxiety? What biblical guidance is there for dealing with panic attacks? What does the Bible say about Christian horror movies?Verse 5. - Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. 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. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Fearיִרְאָ֣ה (yir·’āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence and trembling וָ֭רַעַד (wā·ra·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7461: A trembling grip me, יָ֣בֹא (yā·ḇō) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and horror פַּלָּצֽוּת׃ (pal·lā·ṣūṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6427: A shuddering has overwhelmed me. וַ֝תְּכַסֵּ֗נִי (wat·tə·ḵas·sê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover Links Psalm 55:5 NIVPsalm 55:5 NLT Psalm 55:5 ESV Psalm 55:5 NASB Psalm 55:5 KJV Psalm 55:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 55:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 55:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 55:5 French Bible Psalm 55:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 55:5 Fearfulness and trembling have come on me (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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