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Psalms 55
Brenton's English Septuagint · Berean Standard Bible
For the end, concerning the people that were removed from the sanctuary, by David for a memorial, when the Philistines caught him in Geth.
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil (note: Maskil is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 32, 42, 44–45, 52–55, 74, 78, 88–89, and 142.) of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.
Have mercy upon me, O God; for man has trodden me down; all the day long he warring has afflicted me.
56:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam (note: Miktam is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 16 and 56–60.) of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.
Mine enemies have trodden me down all the day from the dawning of the day; for there are many warring against me.
56:2
My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.
In God I will praise my words; all the day have I hoped in God; I will not fear what flesh shall do to me.
56:4
In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
All the day long they have abominated my words; all their devices [are] against me for evil.
56:5
All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.
They will dwell near and hide [themselves]; they will watch my steps, accordingly as I have waited patiently in my soul.
56:6
They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.
Thou wilt on no account save them; thou wilt bring down the people in wrath.
56:7
In spite of such sin, will they escape? In Your anger, O God, cast down the nations.
O God, I have declared my life to thee; thou hast set my tears before thee, even according to thy promise.
56:8
You have taken account of my wanderings (note: Or sorrows). Put my tears in Your bottle—are they not in Your book?
Mine enemies shall be turned back, in the day wherein I shall call upon thee; behold, I know that thou art my God.
56:9
Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.
In God will I praise [his] word; in the Lord will I praise [his] saying.
56:10
In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,
I have hoped in God; I will not be afraid of what man shall do to me.
56:11
in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
The vows of thy praise, O God, which I will pay, are upon me.
56:12
Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.
For thou hast delivered my soul from death, and my feet from sliding, that I should be well-pleasing before God in the land of the living.
56:13
For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.