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.
• New International Version (NIV)But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend,
• English Standard Version (ESV)But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Instead, it is you—my equal, my companion and close friend.

Context of Psalms 55:13

11Destruction is in its midst; Oppression and deceit do not depart from its streets. 12For it is not an enemy who reproaches me; Then I could bear it. Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me; Then I could hide from him. But it was you, a man my equal, My companion and my acquaintance. 14We took sweet counsel together, And walked to the house of God in the throng. 15Let death seize them; Let them go down alive into hell, For wickedness is in their dwellings and 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 15:12Then Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city—from Giloh—while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy grew strong, for the people with Absalom continually increased in number.
• 2 Samuel 16:23Now the advice of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if one had inquired at the oracle of God. So was all the advice of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.
• Jeremiah 9:4“Everyone take heed to his neighbor, And do not trust any brother; For every brother will utterly supplant, And every neighbor will walk with slanderers.
• Micah 7:5Do not trust in a friend; Do not put your confidence in a companion; Guard the doors of your mouth From her who lies in your bosom.
• John 19:13When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus out and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called The Pavement, but in Hebrew, Gabbatha.
• Matthew 26:47And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people.
• Mark 14:44Now His betrayer had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him and lead Him away safely.”
• Luke 22:21But behold, the hand of My betrayer is with Me 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