Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;
Preserve my life from dread of the enemy.

King James Version

{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

Holman Bible

For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.God, hear my voice when I complain.
Protect my life from the terror of the enemy.

International Standard Version

Hear, God, as I express my concern; protect me from fear of the enemy.

A Conservative Version

Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

American Standard Version

Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint: Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

Amplified

Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;
Guard my life from the terror of the enemy.

Bible in Basic English

O God, let the voice of my grief come to your ear: keep my life from the fear of those who are against me.

Darby Translation

{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} Hear, O God, my voice in my plaint; preserve my life from fear of the enemy:

Julia Smith Translation

To the overseer; chanting to David. Hear, O God, my voice in my complaint: thou wilt guard my life from the fear of the enemy.

King James 2000

[To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.] Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Hear my voice, O God, in my lamenting. Preserve my life from [the] fear of [the] enemy.

Modern King James verseion

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; guard my life from fear of the enemy.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

NET Bible

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.

New Heart English Bible

Hear my voice, God, in my complaint. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

The Emphasized Bible

Hear, O God, my voice when I complain, From dread peril by the foe, wilt thou guard my life.

Webster

To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

World English Bible

Hear my voice, God, in my complaint. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

Youngs Literal Translation

To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice, in my meditation, From the fear of an enemy Thou keepest my life,

Prayers for Psalm 64:1

Context Readings

Praise God Who Satisfies

1 For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;
Preserve my life from dread of the enemy.
2 Keep me safe from secret plots of corrupt evildoers.

Cross References

Psalm 17:8-9

Keep me as if I were the pupil (apple) of your eye (center of attention). Hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 27:7

Hear O Jehovah when I cry with my voice. Be gracious to me and answer me.

Psalm 31:13-15

I have heard the whispering of many people, terror on every side, while they made plans together against me. They were plotting to take my life.

Psalm 34:4

I went to Jehovah for help. He answered me and rescued me from all my fears.

Psalm 55:1-2

([Psalm of David]) Listen to my prayer, O God. Do not hide from my plea for favor.

Psalm 56:2-4

My foes have trampled upon me all day long. They are many who fight proudly against me.

Psalm 130:1-2

Out of the depths of despair I have cried to you, O Jehovah.

Psalm 140:1

([Psalm of David]) Rescue me from evil people, O Jehovah. Keep me safe from violent people.

Psalm 141:1

([Psalm of David]) O Jehovah I cry out to you: Come quickly. Give ear to my voice (Listen to me) when I cry out to you.

Psalm 143:1-3

([Psalm of David]) Hear my prayer, O Jehovah, Give ear to my supplications! Answer me in your faithfulness. Answer me in your righteousness!

Lamentations 3:55-56

I called out your name in prayer, O Jehovah, out of the lowest prison.

Acts 18:9-10

The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision: Do not be afraid, but speak. Do not keep silent!

Acts 27:24

He said, Paul, do not be afraid. You must stand before Caessar and God has graciously given you the lives of you and all who sail with you.

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