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Psalm 55:1

Verse 1 of 23. The 55th of 150 chapters in Psalms, in Poetry and Wisdom.

1For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David. Listen to my prayer, God. Don’t hide yourself from my supplication.

2Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moan

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.

4My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.

5Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.

Read Psalm 55

World English Bible. Public domain. Set as prose throughout, including the poetry, because the text is published to us without its lines.