Parallel Verses
NET Bible
For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. Listen, O God, to my prayer! Do not ignore my appeal for mercy!
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A
And
King James Version
{To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David.} Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
Holman Bible
For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic Maskil.
and do not ignore
International Standard Version
Pay attention to my prayer, God, and do not hide yourself from my appeal.
A Conservative Version
Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not thyself from my supplication.
American Standard Version
Give ear to my prayer, O God; And hide not thyself from my supplication.
Amplified
And do not hide Yourself from my plea.
Bible in Basic English
Give hearing to my prayer, O God; and let not your ear be shut against my request.
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments: an instruction. Of David.} Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer upon the stringed instrument, instruction to David. Give ear O God, to my prayer; thou wilt not hide thyself from my supplication.
King James 2000
[To the Chief Musician on neginoth, a maschil. A Song of David.] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not yourself from my supplication.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Give ear, O God, [to] my prayer, and do not hide yourself from my plea.
Modern King James verseion
To the Chief Musician. For stringed instruments. A contemplation. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not Yourself from my cry.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the Chanter, in Neginoth, an instruction of David} Hear my prayer, O God, and hide not thyself from my petition.
New Heart English Bible
Listen to my prayer, God. Do not hide yourself from my supplication.
The Emphasized Bible
Give ear, O God, to my prayer, And do not hide thyself from my supplication:
Webster
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
World English Bible
Listen to my prayer, God. Don't hide yourself from my supplication.
Youngs Literal Translation
To the Overseer with stringed instruments. -- An instruction, by David. Give ear, O God, to my prayer, And hide not from my supplication.
Themes
Music » Maschil » This musical sign occurs in the titles of
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 55:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Betrayal By A Friend
1 For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. Listen, O God, to my prayer! Do not ignore my appeal for mercy! 2 Pay attention to me and answer me! I am so upset and distressed, I am beside myself,
Cross References
Psalm 61:1
For the music director; to be played on a stringed instrument; written by David. O God, hear my cry for help! Pay attention to my prayer!
Psalm 5:1
For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of David. Listen to what I say, Lord! Carefully consider my complaint!
Psalm 6:1
For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury!
Psalm 17:1
A prayer of David. Lord, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer!
Psalm 27:9
Do not reject me! Do not push your servant away in anger! You are my deliverer! Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me!
Psalm 28:1
By David. To you, O Lord, I cry out! My protector, do not ignore me! If you do not respond to me, I will join those who are descending into the grave.
Psalm 54:1-2
For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. It was written when the Ziphites came and informed Saul: "David is hiding with us." O God, deliver me by your name! Vindicate me by your power!
Psalm 64:1
For the music director; a psalm of David. Listen to me, O God, as I offer my lament! Protect my life from the enemy's terrifying attacks.
Psalm 80:1
For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a psalm of Asaph. O shepherd of Israel, pay attention, you who lead Joseph like a flock of sheep! You who sit enthroned above the winged angels, reveal your splendor!
Psalm 80:4
O Lord God, invincible warrior! How long will you remain angry at your people while they pray to you?
Psalm 84:8
O Lord, sovereign God, hear my prayer! Listen, O God of Jacob! (Selah)
Psalm 86:6
O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for mercy!
Psalm 143:7
Answer me quickly, Lord! My strength is fading. Do not reject me, or I will join those descending into the grave.
Lamentations 3:8
Also, when I cry out desperately for help, he has shut out my prayer.
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord's face is against those who do evil.