Psalms 55:1

(To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David.) Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

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Other Translations for Psalms 55:1

BSB
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.
AKJV
Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not yourself from my supplication.
CPDV
Unto the end. In verses, the understanding of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and despise not my supplication.
ERV
For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
NHEB
For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David. Listen to my prayer, God. Do not hide yourself from my petition.
SMT
To the overseer upon the stringed instrument, instruction to David. Give ear O God, to my prayer; thou wilt not hide thyself from my supplication.

Commentary for Psalms 55:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 55:1
Summary
Desperate plea for God's attention
Event
Calling out in prayer
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prayer