Psalms 55:13

Psalms 55:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But it was you, a man my equal, My companion and my acquaintance.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Instead, it is you—my equal, my companion and close friend.

Context of Psalms 55:13

11Destructive forces are at work in the city; threats and lies never leave its streets. 12If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were rising against me, I could hide. But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, 14with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship at the house of God, as we walked about among the worshipers. 15Let death take my enemies by surprise; let them go down alive to the realm of the dead, for evil finds lodging among them.

Psalms 55:13 word by word

וְאַתָּ֣ה אֱנ֣וֹשׁ כְּעֶרְכִּ֑י אַ֝לּוּפִ֗י וּמְיֻדָּֽעִי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• thou, a manאֱנוֹשׁ'ĕnôsh · humanH582
• mine equalעֵ֫רֶךְ‛êrek · valuationH6187
• my guideאַלּוּף'alûph 'allûph · tameH441
• and mine acquaintanceיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045

Cross-references for Psalms 55:13

• 2 Samuel 15:12While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept on increasing.
• 2 Samuel 16:23Now in those days the advice Ahithophel gave was like that of one who inquires of God. That was how both David and Absalom regarded all of Ahithophel’s advice.
• Jeremiah 9:4“Beware of your friends; do not trust anyone in your clan. For every one of them is a deceiver, and every friend a slanderer.
• Micah 7:5Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a friend. Even with the woman who lies in your embrace guard the words of your lips.
• John 19:13When Pilate heard this, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judge’s seat at a place known as the Stone Pavement (which in Aramaic is Gabbatha).
• Matthew 26:47While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
• Mark 14:44Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.”
• Luke 22:21But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table.

Commentaries on Psalms 55:13

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13But it was thou, a man mine equal - Margin, “a man according to my rank.” Septuagint, ̓́ isopsuche equal-souled, like-souled, “second self” (Thompson); Vulgate, “unanimus,” of the same mind; Luther, “Geselle,” companion. The Hebrew word used here - ערך ‛êrek - means properly a row or pile, as of the showbread piled one loaf on another, Exodus 40:23; then it would naturally mean one of the same row or pile; of the same rank or condition. The word also…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-15Verses 9-15 No wickedness so distresses the believer, as that which he witnesses in those who profess to be of the church of God. Let us not be surprised at the corruptions and disorders of the church on earth, but long to see the New Jerusalem. He complains of one that had been very industrious against him. God often destroys the enemies of the church by dividing them. And an interest divided against itself cannot long stand. The true Christian must…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-20The psalmist's enemy used to be a friend. Remembering their close relationship causes him pain (see Psalm 31:11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12-1412-14. This description of treachery does not deny, but aggravates, the injury from enemies.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 55:13

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Ahithophel
• Friends
• Friendship
• Hypocrisy

In the dictionaries

• Ahithophel
• Counsel
• Equal
• Escape
• Hasted
• Neginoth
• Psalms
• Abiathar
• Guide
• Psalms, Book of

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