Psalms 55:12

For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 55:12

BSB
For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide.
AKJV
For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
CPDV
For if my enemy had spoken evil about me, certainly, I would have sustained it. And if he who hated me had been speaking great things against me, I would perhaps have hidden myself from him.
ERV
For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
NHEB
For it was not an enemy who insulted me, then I could have endured it. Neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me, then I would have hid myself from him.
SMT
For not the enemy will reproach me, and I will bear: not he hating me magnified against me; and I will hide from him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 55:12

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Commentary for Psalms 55:12

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Overview of Psalms 55:12
Summary
Betrayal by trusted companion cuts deep
Event
Confronting betrayal
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament