Psalms 55:8

Thou wilt on no account save them; 1 Thou wilt bring down the people in wrath. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.

In Context

7They will dwell near and hide themselves; 1 They will watch my steps, 1 Accordingly as I have waited patiently in my soul. 1

9O God, I have declared my life to thee; 1 Thou hast set my tears before thee, even according to thy promise. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 18:4There are no speeches or words, 1 In which their voices are not heard. 1

Isaiah 17:12Woe to the multitude of many nations, as the swelling sea, so shall ye be confounded; and the force of many nations shall sound like water;

Matthew Henry on Psalms 55:2-9

Supplications of David in Distress. 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. 2 Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise; 3 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. 4 My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me. 5 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. 6 And I said, Oh that I had wings… Read the whole commentary →

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