Psalm 55:1-2

New Living Translation

Psalm 55

For the choir director: A psalm^[a] of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

¹Listen to my prayer, O God.
Do not ignore my cry for help!
²Please listen and answer me,
for I am overwhelmed by my troubles.

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Footnotes

55:Title Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term.

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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