Psalms 55:1 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.”

Psalms 55:1 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Psalms 55:1 in 6 Bible Translations

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Psalms 55:1 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David. Listen to my prayer, God. Don’t hide yourself from my supplication.”

Psalms 55:1 — World English Bible

Psalms 55:1 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“ Give ear to my prayer, O God; And hide not thyself from my supplication. ”

Psalms 55:1 — American Standard Version

Psalms 55:1 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“To the Overseer with stringed instruments. --An instruction, by David. Give ear, O God, <FI>to<Fi> my prayer, And hide not from my supplication.”

Psalms 55:1 — Young's Literal Translation

Psalms 55:1 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“ Give ear to my prayer, OGod; and hide not thyself from my supplication. ”

Psalms 55:1 — Darby Translation

Psalms 55:1 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David to give instruction. Heare my prayer, O God, and hide not thy selfe from my supplication.”

Psalms 55:1 — Geneva Bible

Psalms 55:1 in Context — Psalms 55

1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

2 Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;

3 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.

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What Does Psalms 55:1 Mean?

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