The Psalms

capitolul 55


Capitole:


versetul 1

For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David. Listen to my prayer, God. Don’t hide yourself from my supplication.


versetul 2

Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moan


versetul 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.


versetul 4

My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.


versetul 5

Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.


versetul 6

I said, “Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest.


versetul 7

Behold, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness.” Selah.


versetul 8

“I would hurry to a shelter from the stormy wind and storm.”


versetul 9

Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.


versetul 10

Day and night they prowl around on its walls. Malice and abuse are also within her.


versetul 11

Destructive forces are within her. Threats and lies don’t depart from her streets.


versetul 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.


versetul 13

But it was you, a man like me, my companion, and my familiar friend.


versetul 14

We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God’s house with company.


versetul 15

Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is among them, in their dwelling.


versetul 16

As for me, I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.


versetul 17

Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice.


versetul 18

He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me.


versetul 19

God, who is enthroned forever, will hear and answer them. Selah. They never change and don’t fear God.


versetul 20

He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.


versetul 21

His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.


versetul 22

Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.


versetul 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.

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