Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Psalms
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:1 JFB -> Commentary on 55:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:1 TOD -> Commentary on 55:1 TSK -> Commentary on 55:1 TSK -> Entry for 55:1 WEN -> Notes on 55:1 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Harp; Insurrection; Music; Prayer; Psalms TTT -> Prayer EBD -> Neginoth 55:1 - [In Context] For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments. Listen to my prayer, O God. Do not ignore my cry for help!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:2 JFB -> Commentary on 55:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:2 TOD -> Commentary on 55:2 TSK -> Commentary on 55:2 TSK -> Entry for 55:2 WEN -> Notes on 55:2 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Prayer TTT -> Prayer 55:2 - [In Context] Please listen and answer me, for I am overwhelmed by my troubles.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:3 JFB -> Commentary on 55:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:3 TOD -> Commentary on 55:3 TSK -> Commentary on 55:3 TSK -> Entry for 55:3 WEN -> Notes on 55:3 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Anger; Malice 55:3 - [In Context] My enemies shout at me, making loud and wicked threats. They bring trouble on me, hunting me down in their anger.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:4 JFB -> Commentary on 55:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:4 TOD -> Commentary on 55:4 TSK -> Commentary on 55:4 TSK -> Entry for 55:4 WEN -> Notes on 55:4 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities 55:4 - [In Context] My heart is in anguish. The terror of death overpowers me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:5 JFB -> Commentary on 55:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:5 TOD -> Commentary on 55:5 TSK -> Commentary on 55:5 TSK -> Entry for 55:5 WEN -> Notes on 55:5 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities TTT -> Fear, Unholy 55:5 - [In Context] Fear and trembling overwhelm me. I can't stop shaking.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:6 JFB -> Commentary on 55:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:6 TOD -> Commentary on 55:6 TSK -> Commentary on 55:6 TSK -> Entry for 55:6 WEN -> Notes on 55:6 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities TTT -> Pilgrims and Strangers EBD -> Dove SBD -> Dove 55:6 - [In Context] Oh, how I wish I had wings like a dove; then I would fly away and rest!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:7 JFB -> Commentary on 55:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:7 TOD -> Commentary on 55:7 TSK -> Commentary on 55:7 TSK -> Entry for 55:7 WEN -> Notes on 55:7 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities EBD -> Dove 55:7 - [In Context] I would fly far away to the quiet of the wilderness. Interlude
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:8 JFB -> Commentary on 55:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:8 TOD -> Commentary on 55:8 TSK -> Commentary on 55:8 TSK -> Entry for 55:8 WEN -> Notes on 55:8 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities TTT -> Wind, The EBD -> Dove 55:8 - [In Context] How quickly I would escape – far away from this wild storm of hatred.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:9 JFB -> Commentary on 55:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:9 TOD -> Commentary on 55:9 TSK -> Commentary on 55:9 TSK -> Entry for 55:9 WEN -> Notes on 55:9 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Prayer; Strife TTT -> Strife 55:9 - [In Context] Destroy them, Lord, and confuse their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:10 JFB -> Commentary on 55:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:10 TOD -> Commentary on 55:10 TSK -> Commentary on 55:10 TSK -> Entry for 55:10 WEN -> Notes on 55:10 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Malice TTT -> Walls 55:10 - [In Context] Its walls are patrolled day and night against invaders, but the real danger is wickedness within the city.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:11 JFB -> Commentary on 55:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:11 TOD -> Commentary on 55:11 TSK -> Commentary on 55:11 TSK -> Entry for 55:11 WEN -> Notes on 55:11 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Malice 55:11 - [In Context] Murder and robbery are everywhere there; threats and cheating are rampant in the streets.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:12 JFB -> Commentary on 55:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:12 TOD -> Commentary on 55:12 TSK -> Commentary on 55:12 TSK -> Entry for 55:12 WEN -> Notes on 55:12 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Ahithophel; Friends; Friendship; Hypocrisy TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Ahithophel 55:12 - [In Context] It is not an enemy who taunts me – I could bear that. It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me – I could have hidden from them.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:13 JFB -> Commentary on 55:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:13 TOD -> Commentary on 55:13 TSK -> Commentary on 55:13 TSK -> Entry for 55:13 WEN -> Notes on 55:13 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Ahithophel; Friends; Friendship; Hypocrisy TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Ahithophel 55:13 - [In Context] Instead, it is you – my equal, my companion and close friend.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:14 JFB -> Commentary on 55:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:14 TOD -> Commentary on 55:14 TSK -> Commentary on 55:14 TSK -> Entry for 55:14 WEN -> Notes on 55:14 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Ahithophel; Church; Communion; Fellowship; Friends; Friendship; Hypocrisy; Worship TTT -> Communion of Saints; Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Ahithophel 55:14 - [In Context] What good fellowship we enjoyed as we walked together to the house of God.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:15 JFB -> Commentary on 55:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:15 SRN -> Study Notes on 55:15 TOD -> Commentary on 55:15 TSK -> Commentary on 55:15 TSK -> Entry for 55:15 WEN -> Notes on 55:15 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Hell; Prayer 55:15 - [In Context] Let death seize my enemies by surprise; let the grave F41 swallow them alive, for evil makes its home within them.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:16 JFB -> Commentary on 55:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:16 TOD -> Commentary on 55:16 TSK -> Commentary on 55:16 TSK -> Entry for 55:16 WEN -> Notes on 55:16 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Faith; Prayer TV -> Devotional using 55:16 TV -> Devotional using 55:16 TV -> Devotional using 55:16 55:16 - [In Context] But I will call on God, and the LORD will rescue me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:17 JFB -> Commentary on 55:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:17 TOD -> Commentary on 55:17 TSK -> Commentary on 55:17 TSK -> Entry for 55:17 WEN -> Notes on 55:17 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Faith; Prayer TTT -> Day; Evening, The; Prayer, Private EBD -> Day; Hour SBD -> Day; Prayer; Synagogue TV -> Devotional using 55:17 TV -> Devotional using 55:17 TV -> Devotional using 55:17 55:17 - [In Context] Morning, noon, and night I plead aloud in my distress, and the LORD hears my voice.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:18 JFB -> Commentary on 55:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:18 TOD -> Commentary on 55:18 TSK -> Commentary on 55:18 TSK -> Entry for 55:18 WEN -> Notes on 55:18 NTB -> Victories 55:18 - [In Context] He rescues me and keeps me safe from the battle waged against me, even though many still oppose me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:19 JFB -> Commentary on 55:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:19 TOD -> Commentary on 55:19 TSK -> Commentary on 55:19 TSK -> Entry for 55:19 WEN -> Notes on 55:19 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; God; Godlessness; Judgments; Punishment; Wicked (People) TTT -> Afflictions of the Wicked, The EBD -> Lees 55:19 - [In Context] God, who is king forever, will hear me and will humble them. Interlude For my enemies refuse to change their ways; they do not fear God.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:20 JFB -> Commentary on 55:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:20 TOD -> Commentary on 55:20 TSK -> Commentary on 55:20 TSK -> Entry for 55:20 WEN -> Notes on 55:20 NTB -> Friends; Hypocrisy 55:20 - [In Context] As for this friend of mine, he betrayed me; he broke his promises.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:21 JFB -> Commentary on 55:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:21 TOD -> Commentary on 55:21 TSK -> Commentary on 55:21 TSK -> Entry for 55:21 WEN -> Notes on 55:21 NTB -> Falsehood; Friends; Hypocrisy; Sincerity; Words TTT -> Oil; Sincerity; War 55:21 - [In Context] His words are as smooth as cream, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but underneath are daggers!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:22 JFB -> Commentary on 55:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:22 TOD -> Commentary on 55:22 TSK -> Commentary on 55:22 TSK -> Entry for 55:22 WEN -> Notes on 55:22 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Care; Faith; Righteous TTT -> Care, Overmuch; Righteousness; Steadfastness UTM -> Devotional using 55:22 SPG -> Devotional using 55:22 55:22 - [In Context] Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 55:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 55:23 JFB -> Commentary on 55:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 55:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 55:23 TOD -> Commentary on 55:23 TSK -> Commentary on 55:23 TSK -> Entry for 55:23 WEN -> Notes on 55:23 NTB -> Death; Deceit; Faith; Falsehood; Homicide; Hypocrisy; Wicked (People) TTT -> Deceit 55:23 - [In Context] But you, O God, will send the wicked down to the pit of destruction. Murderers and liars will die young, but I am trusting you to save me.
FOOTNOTES: F41: Hebrew let Sheol.

Abbreviations Legend: GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TOD - Treasury of David; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.