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 King James Version (NKJV)But it was you, a man my equal, My companion and my acquaintance.

Context of Psalms 55:13

11Day and night they make the rounds on her walls. Iniquity and mischief are within her. 12Ruins are in her midst. Oppression and deceit never leave her square. For if it were an enemy taunting me, I could endure it. If my foe was exalting himself over me, I could hide from him. 14But it is you, a man like me— my companion and my close friend! 15Together we enjoyed great fellowship. We used to walk with the throng in the House of God.

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 15:12Also Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor from his town Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. So the conspiracy gained momentum for the people following Absalom continued to increase.
• 2 Samuel 16:23Now in those days the counsel that Ahithophel gave was like inquiring for the word of God—so was all of Ahithophel’s counsel both with David and with Absalom.
• Jeremiah 9:4Everyone deceives his neighbor and does not speak the truth. They taught their tongue to speak lies. They wear themselves out doing wrong.
• Micah 7:5Do not trust in a friend. Do not trust in a close companion. Guard the openings of your mouth from her who lies on your breast.
• John 19:13So when Pilate heard these words, he brought Yeshua out and sat down on the judge’s seat at a place called the Stone Pavement (but in Aramaic, Gabbatha).
• Matthew 26:47While Yeshua was still speaking, here came Judah, one of the Twelve, and with him a big crowd with swords and clubs, from the ruling kohanim and elders of the people.
• Mark 14:44Now His betrayer had given them a signal, saying, “The One I kiss, He’s the One! Seize Him and lead Him away under guard.”
• Luke 22:21But look, the hand of the one betraying 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