KJ3 Literal Translation
Psalms 55
David complains of his fearful case. To the Chief Musician on Neginoth. A Contemplation. A Psalm of David.
1To the Chief Musician on Neginoth. A Contemplation. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and do not hide Yourself from my supplication.
2Pay attention to me, and answer me; I wander and I moan in my complaint,
3from the voice of the enemy, from the oppression of the wicked one; for they shake iniquity over me, and in anger they hate me.
4My heart is pained within me, and the terrors of death have fallen on me.
5Fear and trembling come on me; and horror has covered me.
6And I said, Who will give to me wings like a dove? I would fly away and be at rest.
7Behold, I would go far away, fleeing; I would lodge in the wilderness. Selah.
8I would hasten to my escape from the rushing wind, from the tempest.
9Swallow up, O Lord; divide their tongue; for I see violence and strife in the city.
10They turn about her on her walls by day and night; and iniquity and mischief are in her midst.
11Covetings are in her midst; oppression and deceit will not depart from her streets.
12For it is not an enemy reproaching me, or I could bear it; it is not one who hates me who is magnifying himself against me; or I would hide myself from him.
13But it is you, a man of my rank, my friend and one knowing me
14We sweetened counsel together; we walked into the house of God with the throng.
15Desolations be upon them! They go down to Sheol alive, for evils are among them in their dwelling.
16I, even I, will call to God, and Jehovah will save me.
17Evening and morning and at noon I will complain and moan; and He will hear my voice.
18He redeems my soul in peace from the war being waged against me; for they were many with me.
19God shall hear and answer them, even He who sits enthroned of old. Selah. There are no changes to them; yea, they do not fear God.
20He sent out his hand against his peace; he defiled his covenant.
21The butterings of his mouth were smooth, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, but they were as drawn swords.
22Cast on Jehovah that given to you, and He will keep you; He will not give shaking to the righteous ones forever.
23But You, O God, will bring them down to the pit of destruction; men of blood and deceit will not live out half their days; but I will trust in You.
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