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55:1  For the music director, on stringed instruments, a contemplative song of David.
55:2  Give ear, O God, to my prayer and do not ignore my plea for help.
55:3  Listen to me and answer me. I am restless in my complaint and moan—
55:4  because of the voice of the enemy, because of the pressure of the wicked. For they thrust trouble on me, and in anger bear a grudge against me.
55:5  My heart shudders within me and the terrors of death sweep over me.
55:6  Fear and trembling come upon me and horror has overwhelmed me.
55:7  So I said, “Oh that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest.
55:8  Surely I would flee far away. I would stay in the wilderness. Selah
55:9  I would hurry to my shelter from the rushing wind of the storm.”
55:10  Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city.
55:11  Day and night they make the rounds on her walls. Iniquity and mischief are within her.
55:12  Ruins are in her midst. Oppression and deceit never leave her square.
55:13  For if it were an enemy taunting me, I could endure it. If my foe was exalting himself over me, I could hide from him.
55:14  But it is you, a man like me— my companion and my close friend!
55:15  Together we enjoyed great fellowship. We used to walk with the throng in the House of God.
55:16  Let desolation come upon them, let them go down alive into Sheol— for evil is in their dwelling, among them.
55:17  As for me, I will call on God, and Adonai will save me.
55:18  Evening, morning and noon, I complain and moan, then He hears my voice.
55:19  He will redeem my soul in shalom from the battle against me. For many are striving with me.
55:20  God will hear and humble them —yes, the One enthroned of old. Selah Nothing changes—they do not fear God.
55:21  My companion put forth his hands against those at peace with him, as he violates his covenant.
55:22  Smoother than butter was his speech, yet war was in his heart. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
55:23  Cast your burden on Adonai, and He will sustain you. He will never let the righteous be shaken.