Psalms 55:1
American King James Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not yourself from my supplication.
American Standard Version Give ear to my prayer, O God; And hide not thyself from my supplication.
King James 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.
Psalms 55:2
American King James Attend to me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
American Standard Version Attend unto me, and answer me: I am restless in my complaint, and moan,
King James Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
World English Bible Attend to me, and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and moan
Psalms 55:3
American King James Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity on me, and in wrath they hate me.
American Standard Version Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked; For they cast iniquity upon me, And in anger they persecute me.
King James Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.
World English Bible because 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.
Psalms 55:4
American King James My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen on me.
American Standard Version My heart is sore pained within me: And the terrors of death are fallen upon me.
King James My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.
World English Bible My heart is severely pained within me. The terrors of death have fallen on me.
Psalms 55:5
American King James Fearfulness and trembling are come on me, and horror has overwhelmed me.
American Standard Version Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me.
King James Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
World English Bible Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.
Psalms 55:6
American King James And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
American Standard Version And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then would I fly away, and be at rest.
King James And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
World English Bible I said, “Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest.
Psalms 55:7
American King James See, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
American Standard Version Lo, then would I wander far off, I would lodge in the wilderness. Selah
King James Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
World English Bible Behold, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness.” Selah.
Psalms 55:8
American King James I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
American Standard Version I would haste me to a shelter From the stormy wind and tempest.
King James I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
World English Bible “I would hurry to a shelter from the stormy wind and storm.”
Psalms 55:9
American King James Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
American Standard Version Destroy, O Lord, `and' divide their tongue; For I have seen violence and strife in the city.
King James Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
World English Bible Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
Psalms 55:10
American King James Day and night they go about it on the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the middle of it.
American Standard Version Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: Iniquity also and mischief are in the midst of it.
King James Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.
World English Bible Day and night they prowl around on its walls. Malice and abuse are also within her.
Psalms 55:11
American King James Wickedness is in the middle thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.
American Standard Version Wickedness is in the midst thereof: Oppression and guile depart not from its streets.
King James Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.
World English Bible Destructive forces are within her. Threats and lies don’t depart from her streets.
Psalms 55:12
American King James For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
American Standard Version For it was not an enemy that reproached me; Then I could have borne it: Neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; Then I would have hid myself from him:
King James For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
World English Bible For it was not an enemy who insulted me, then I could have endured it. Neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me, then I would have hidden myself from him.
Psalms 55:13
American King James But it was you, a man my equal, my guide, and my acquaintance.
American Standard Version But it was thou, a man mine equal, My companion, and my familiar friend.
King James But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
World English Bible But it was you, a man like me, my companion, and my familiar friend.
Psalms 55:14
American King James We took sweet counsel together, and walked to the house of God in company.
American Standard Version We took sweet counsel together; We walked in the house of God with the throng.
King James We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.
World English Bible We took sweet fellowship together. We walked in God’s house with company.
Psalms 55:15
American King James Let death seize on them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
American Standard Version Let death come suddenly upon them, Let them go down alive into Sheol; For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.
King James Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
World English Bible Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is among them, in their dwelling.
Psalms 55:16
American King James As for me, I will call on God; and the LORD shall save me.
American Standard Version As for me, I will call upon God; And Jehovah will save me.
King James As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
World English Bible As for me, I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.
Psalms 55:17
American King James Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
American Standard Version Evening, and morning, and at noonday, will I complain, and moan; And he will hear my voice.
King James Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
World English Bible Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice.
Psalms 55:18
American King James He has delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
American Standard Version He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me; For they were many `that strove' with me.
King James He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
World English Bible He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me.
Psalms 55:19
American King James God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that stays of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
American Standard Version God will hear, and answer them, Even he that abideth of old, Selah `The men' who have no changes, And who fear not God.
King James God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
World English Bible God, who is enthroned forever, will hear and answer them. Selah.They never change and don’t fear God.
Psalms 55:20
American King James He has put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he has broken his covenant.
American Standard Version He hath put forth his hands against such as were at peace with him: He hath profaned his covenant.
King James He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
World English Bible He raises his hands against his friends. He has violated his covenant.
Psalms 55:21
American King James The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
American Standard Version His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
King James The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
World English Bible His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Psalms 55:22
American King James Cast your burden on the LORD, and he shall sustain you: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
American Standard Version Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.
King James Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
World English Bible Cast your burden on Yahweh and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
Psalms 55:23
American King James But you, O God, shall bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in you.
American Standard Version But thou, O God, wilt bring them down into the pit of destruction: Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; But I will trust in thee. Psalm 56 For the Chief Musician; set to Jonath elem rehokim. `A Psalm' of David. Michtam: when the Philistines took him in Gath.
King James But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
World English Bible But you, God, will bring them down into the pit of destruction. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days, but I will trust in you.