First among the gains of life is peace of mind, and for that the investment is simply and alone acts of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught because of what my enemy is saying, because of the threats of the wicked; for they bring down suffering on me and assail me in their anger. PSALM 55. shall hear my voice.. Prayer to God to manifest his favour. David weeping. Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea; hear me and answer me.

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Clarke translated a part of this verse as, I am strongly agitated. 4–5), and treachery next to him (vv. Prayer to God to manifest his favour. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught. 2. I. Here David begins — makes his exordium in prayer with a threefold cry to God. Sermon Bible Commentary.

With stringed instruments. It reminds me of that Gethsemane pleading of our Lord when thrice he prayed using the same words. Psalm 55#In Hebrew texts 55:1-23 is numbered 55:2-24.For the director of music. David praying. Psalm 55. If we are going to be men and women of prayer, we must decide some very basic things. With stringed instruments. Clarke translated a part of this verse as, I am strongly agitated. (16-23) 1-8 In these verses we have, 1. 2 Outlines . Psalm 55 - For the director of music. 1 (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David.) The great wickedness and treachery of his enemies. . Psalms 55:2 Context. 12–15, 21) combined to make David wish he could get away from it all (v. 6)” (Warren Wiersbe, Nelson’s Pocket Reference Bible: Bible Commentary Old Testament, page 343). John Darby’s Synopsis; The Geneva Study Bible Consider what are some of the good investments in life, which bring in solid advantages. 1–3), terrors within him (vv.

(Psalms 55:2). 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. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. (1-8) The great wickedness and treachery of his enemies. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he . Prayer is a salve for every sore, and a … Isaiah 55:2. (9-15) He is sure that God would in due time appear for him. Attend unto me, and hear me: That is three times he thus implores God to give him a hearing. Related Commentaries for Psalm 55. Commentary for Psalms 55 . By Don Ruhl .

Chapter 55. John Darby’s Synopsis; The Geneva Study Bible; John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible; Jamieson, Faussett, and Brown; Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) Charles H. Spurgeon’s Treasury of David; Wesley’s Explanatory Notes; Psalm 55 audio bible Psalm 55:2 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 55:2, NIV: "hear me and answer me.My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught" Psalm 55:2, ESV: "Attend to me, and answer me; I am restless in my complaint and I moan," Psalm 55:2, KJV: "Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;" Psalm 55:2, NASB: "Give heed to me and answer me; I am restless in my … The wish for a sudden death for one’s enemies occurs elsewhere in the Psalms; an example of such a death is the earth opening under the wicked Dathan and Abiram (Nm 16:31–32). For David in Psalm 55, “Troubles around him (vv.

Psalms 55:2. 2 hear me and answer me. A maskil#Title: Probably a literary or musical term of David. David praying. Listen to my prayer, O God,do F5 If our ascription of this psalm to David during the rebellion of Absalom is correct, then there can be no wonder at all of David's agitation and concern. He is sure that God would in due time appear for him.

Related Commentaries for Psalm 55. As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. The psalmist, confident of vindication, exhorts others to a like trust in the God of justice ( Ps 55:23 ). Prayer is a salve for every sore, and a relief to the spirit under every burden.

A maskil of David. THE PRAYER DECISION . Psalm 55:16-17.