Thematic Bible

Psalm 55:1

{To the Chanter, in Neginoth, an instruction of David} Hear my prayer, O God, and hide not thyself from my petition.

Psalm 55:2

Take heed unto me, and hear me, how piteously I mourn and complain.

Psalm 55:3

The enemy crieth so, and the ungodly cometh on so fast: for they are minded to do me some mischief, so maliciously are they set against me.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 55:4

My heart is heavy within me, and the fear of death is fallen upon me.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 55:5

Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and a horrible dread hath overwhelmed me.

Psalm 55:6

And I said, "O that I had wings like a dove! For then would I flee away, and be at rest.

Psalm 55:7

Lo, then would I get me away far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 55:8

I would make haste to escape from the stormy wind and tempest."

Psalm 55:9

Destroy their tongues, O LORD, and divide them; for I see unrighteousness and strife in the city.

Psalm 55:10

This goeth day and night about the walls; mischief and vice are in the midst of it.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 55:11

Wickedness is therein; deceit and guile go not out of her streets.
No Themes for this verse.

Psalm 55:12

If it were mine enemy that reviled me, I could bear it: or if one that ought me evil will did threaten me, I would hide myself from him.

Psalm 55:13

But it was even thou, my companion, my guide, and mine own familiar friend.

Psalm 55:14

We took sweet counsel together, and walked in the house of God as friends.

Psalm 55:15

Let death come hastily upon them, and let them go down quick into hell; for wickedness is among them in their dwellings.

Psalm 55:16

As for me, I will call unto God, and the LORD shall save me.

Psalm 55:17

In the evening, and morning, and at noon day will I mourn and complain: and he shall hear my voice.

Psalm 55:18

It is he that delivereth my soul in peace from them that lay wait for me; for they are many against me.

Psalm 55:19

Yea, even God, that endureth forever, shall hear me, and bring them down; Selah. For they will not turn, nor fear God.

Psalm 55:20

Yea, they lay hands upon such as be at peace with him, and so they break his covenant.

Psalm 55:21

Their mouths are softer than butter, and yet have they battle in their mind: their words are smoother than oil, and yet be they very swords.

Psalm 55:22

O cast thy burden or care upon the LORD; he shall nourish thee, and not leave the righteous in unquietness.

Psalm 55:23

But as for them, thou, O God, shalt bring them into the pit of destruction. The bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days. Nevertheless, my trust shall be in thee, O LORD.