Psalm 55:1-2

Common English Bible

Psalm 55

For the music leader. With stringed instruments. A maskil^[a] of David.

55 God, listen to my prayer;
    don’t avoid my request!
²Pay attention! Answer me!
    I can’t sit still while complaining.
    I’m beside myself

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Psalm 55:1 Perhaps instruction

Psalm 55:1-2

New International Version

Psalm 55^[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil^[b] of David.

¹Listen to my prayer, O God,
do not ignore my plea;^(A)
² hear me and answer me.^(B)
My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught^(C)

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Footnotes

Psalm 55:1 In Hebrew texts 55:1-23 is numbered 55:2-24.
Psalm 55:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term

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