Psalms 55

1For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David. Listen to my prayer, God. Don’t hide yourself from my supplication.Cross-references: Ps 5:1 · Ps 6:1 · Ps 17:1 · Ps 27:9 · Ps 28:1 · Ps 54:1 · +9 more

2Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moanCross-references: Ps 13:1 · Ps 32:3 · Ps 38:6 · Ps 43:2 · Ps 64:1 · Ps 66:19 · +4 more

3because 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.Cross-references: 2Sam 15:3 · 2Sam 16:7 · 2Sam 19:19 · Ps 12:5 · Ps 17:9 · Ps 27:12 · +6 more

4My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.Cross-references: Ps 6:3 · Ps 18:4 · Ps 69:20 · Ps 88:3 · Ps 102:3 · Ps 116:3 · +6 more

5Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.Cross-references: 2Sam 15:14 · Job 6:4 · Job 21:6 · Job 23:15 · Ps 42:6 · Ps 61:2 · +5 more

6I said, “Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest.Cross-references: Ps 11:1 · Ps 139:9 · Rev 12:14

7Behold, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness.” Selah.Cross-references: 1Sam 27:1 · 2Sam 15:14 · 2Sam 17:21 · Prov 6:4 · Jer 9:2 · Jer 37:12

8“I would hurry to a shelter from the stormy wind and storm.”Cross-references: Ps 18:4 · Isa 4:6 · Isa 17:12 · Matt 7:25

9Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.Cross-references: Gen 11:7 · 2Sam 15:31 · 2Sam 17:1 · Jer 6:7 · Jer 23:14 · Matt 23:37 · +2 more

10Day and night they prowl around on its walls. Malice and abuse are also within her.Cross-references: 1Sam 19:11 · 2Sam 16:21 · 2Sam 17:1 · Ps 59:6 · Ps 59:14 · Isa 59:6 · +7 more

11Destructive forces are within her. Threats and lies don’t depart from her streets.Cross-references: Ps 5:9 · Ps 10:7 · Ps 109:2 · Isa 59:7 · Jer 5:26 · Jer 9:3 · +3 more

12For 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.Cross-references: Ps 35:26 · Ps 38:16 · Ps 41:9 · Isa 10:15 · Matt 26:21 · John 13:18 · +1 more

13But it was you, a man like me, my companion, and my familiar friend.Cross-references: 2Sam 15:12 · 2Sam 16:23 · Ps 41:9 · Jer 9:4 · Mic 7:5 · Matt 26:47 · +4 more

14We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God’s house with company.Cross-references: Ps 42:4 · Ps 122:1 · Isa 2:3 · Ezek 33:31

15Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is among them, in their dwelling.Cross-references: Num 16:30 · 2Sam 17:23 · 2Sam 18:9 · 2Sam 18:14 · Ps 9:17 · Ps 59:13 · +7 more

16As for me, I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.Cross-references: Ps 50:15 · Ps 73:28 · Ps 91:15 · Ps 109:4 · Luke 6:11

17Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice.Cross-references: Job 19:7 · Ps 5:2 · Ps 88:13 · Ps 92:2 · Ps 119:62 · Ps 119:147 · +15 more

18He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me.Cross-references: 2Sam 18:28 · 2Sam 22:1 · 2Ki 6:16 · 2Chr 32:7 · Ps 3:6 · Ps 27:1 · +6 more

19God, who is enthroned forever, will hear and answer them. Selah. They never change and don’t fear God.Cross-references: Deut 33:27 · Ps 65:5 · Ps 73:5 · Ps 78:59 · Ps 90:1 · Ps 143:12 · +9 more

20He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.Cross-references: 1Sam 22:17 · 1Sam 24:10 · 2Sam 2:4 · 2Sam 5:3 · 2Sam 14:32 · 2Sam 15:10 · +10 more

21His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.Cross-references: Ps 12:2 · Ps 28:3 · Ps 57:4 · Ps 59:7 · Ps 62:4 · Ps 64:3 · +7 more

22Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.Cross-references: 1Sam 2:9 · Ps 16:8 · Ps 27:14 · Ps 37:5 · Ps 37:24 · Ps 42:10 · +14 more

23But 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.Cross-references: 2Sam 3:27 · 2Sam 20:9 · 1Ki 2:5 · Job 15:32 · Ps 5:6 · Ps 7:15 · +10 more