1 <For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David. > Listen to my prayer, God. Do not hide yourself from my petition. NHEB — Psalm 55:1
2 Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moan, NHEB — Psalm 55:2
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. NHEB — Psalm 55:3
4 My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me. NHEB — Psalm 55:4
5 Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me. NHEB — Psalm 55:5
6 I said, "Oh that I had wings like a dove. Then I would fly away, and be at rest. NHEB — Psalm 55:6
7 Look, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness." Selah. NHEB — Psalm 55:7
8 "I would hurry to a shelter from the stormy wind and storm." NHEB — Psalm 55:8
9 Confuse them, LORD, and confound their language, for I have seen violence and strife in the city. NHEB — Psalm 55:9
10 Day and night they prowl around on its walls. Malice and abuse are also within her. NHEB — Psalm 55:10
11 Destructive forces are within her. Threats and lies do not depart from her streets. NHEB — Psalm 55:11
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 hid myself from him. NHEB — Psalm 55:12
13 But it was you, a man like me, my companion, and my familiar friend. NHEB — Psalm 55:13
14 We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God's house with company. NHEB — Psalm 55:14
15 Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them. NHEB — Psalm 55:15
16 As for me, I will call on God. The LORD will save me. NHEB — Psalm 55:16
17 Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice. NHEB — Psalm 55:17
18 He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me. NHEB — Psalm 55:18
19 God, who is enthroned forever, will hear, and humble them. Selah. They never change, who do not fear God. NHEB — Psalm 55:19
20 He has stretched out his hand against those who were at peace with him. He has violated his covenant. NHEB — Psalm 55:20
21 His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords. NHEB — Psalm 55:21
22 Throw your burden upon the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will never allow the righteous to be upended. NHEB — Psalm 55:22
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. NHEB — Psalm 55:23