Psalms 55:3

Psalms 55:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)because of the noise of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked. For they drop trouble upon me, and in anger they bear a grudge against me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked; For they bring down trouble upon me, And in wrath they hate me.

Context of Psalms 55:3

1God, listen to my prayer and do not hide from my plea for help. 2Pay attention to me and answer me. I am restless and in turmoil with my complaint, because of the enemy’s words, because of the pressure of the wicked. For they bring down disaster on me and harass me in anger. 4My heart shudders within me; terrors of death sweep over me. 5Fear and trembling grip me; horror has overwhelmed me.

Psalms 55:3 word by word

מִקּ֤וֹל אוֹיֵ֗ב מִפְּנֵ֣י עָקַ֣ת רָשָׁ֑ע כִּי־יָמִ֥יטוּ עָלַ֥י אָ֝֗וֶן וּבְאַ֥ף יִשְׂטְמֽוּנִי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Because of the voiceקוֹלqôl qôl · voice: soundH6963
• of the enemyאֹיֵב'ôyêb 'ôyêb · enemyH341
• becauseפָּנֶהpânîym · face: becauseH6440
• of the oppressionעָקָה‛âqâh · pressureH6125
• of the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• for they castמוֹטmôţ · to shakeH4131
• iniquityאָ֫וֶן'âven · evil: wickednessH205
• upon me, and in wrathאַף'aph · face: angerH639
• they hateשָׂטַםώâţam · to hateH7852

Cross-references for Psalms 55:3

• Psalms 12:5“Because of the devastation of the needy and the groaning of the poor, I will now rise up,” says the Lord. “I will provide safety for the one who longs for it.”
• Psalms 54:3For strangers rise up against me, and violent men intend to kill me. They do not let God guide them.Selah
• Psalms 73:8They mock, and they speak maliciously; they arrogantly threaten oppression.
• Lamentations 3:34Crushing all the prisoners of the land beneath one’s feet,
• Psalms 27:12Do not give me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing violence.
• Psalms 35:11Malicious witnesses come forward; they question me about things I do not know.
• 2 Samuel 15:3Absalom said to him, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king does not have anyone to listen to you.”
• 2 Samuel 16:7Shimei said as he cursed, “Get out, get out, you man of bloodshed, you wicked man!
• 2 Samuel 19:19and said to him, “My lord, don’t hold me guilty, and don’t remember your servant’s wrongdoing on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. May the king not take it to heart.
• Matthew 26:59The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they could put him to death,

Commentaries on Psalms 55:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3They cast iniquity upon me - To give a colourable pretense to their rebellion, they charge me with horrible crimes; as if they had said: Down with such a wretch; he is not fit to reign. Clamour against the person of the sovereign is always the watch-word of insurrection, in reference to rebellion.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3Because of the voice of the enemy - He now states the cause of his troubles. He had been, and was, unjustly treated by others. The particular idea in the word “voice” here is, that he was suffering from slanderous reproaches; from assaults which had been made on his character. He was charged with evil conduct, and the charge was made in such a manner that he could not meet it. The result was, that a series of calamities had come upon him which was quite…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3The occasion for this prayer is an attack by an enemy.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. oppression--literally, "persecution." they ... iniquity--literally, "they make evil doings slide upon me."Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 55:3

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Anger
• Malice

In the dictionaries

• Counsel
• Equal
• Escape
• Hasted
• Neginoth
• Psalms
• Oppression
• Psalms, Book of
• Maschil

Commentaries on Psalms 55

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings