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Text -- Psalms 55:14-23 (NET)
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55:14 We would share personal thoughts with each other ; in God’s temple we would walk together among the crowd .
55:15 May death destroy them! May they go down alive into Sheol ! For evil is in their dwelling place and in their midst .
55:16 As for me, I will call out to God , and the Lord will deliver me.
55:17 During the evening , morning , and noontime I will lament and moan , and he will hear me .
55:18 He will rescue me and protect me from those who attack me, even though they greatly outnumber me .
55:19 God , the one who has reigned as king from long ago , will hear and humiliate them. (Selah ) They refuse to change , and do not fear God .
55:20 He attacks his friends ; he breaks his solemn promises to them.
55:21 His words are as smooth as butter , but he harbors animosity in his heart . His words seem softer than oil , but they are really like sharp swords .
55:22 Throw your burden upon the Lord , and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended .
55:23 But you , O God , will bring them down to the deep Pit . Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan . But as for me, I trust in you.
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
PSALMS, BOOK OF |
Harp |
David |
Music |
Insurrection |
Neginoth |
Afflictions and Adversities |
Faith |
Hypocrisy |
Prayer |
DAY |
Friends |
Wicked |
Lies and Deceits |
Death |
Fellowship |
Godlessness |
Friendship |
God |
Words |
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NET Notes: Psa 55:14 Heb “who together we would make counsel sweet.” The imperfect verbal forms here and in the next line draw attention to the ongoing nature ...
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NET Notes: Psa 55:15 Go down alive. This curse imagines a swift and sudden death for the psalmist’s enemies.
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NET Notes: Psa 55:18 Heb “among many they are against me.” For other examples of the preposition עִמָּד (’immad) used...
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