Psalms 55:15

Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

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Other Translations for Psalms 55:15

BSB

Let death seize them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, for evil is with them in their homes.

AKJV

Let death seize on them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

CPDV

Let death come upon them, and let them descend alive into Hellfire. For there is wickedness in their dwellings, in their midst.

ERV

Let death come suddenly upon them, let them go down alive into the pit: for wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.

NHEB

Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.

SMT

Death shall lay waste upon them; they shall go down living to hades, for evils in their sojournings in the midst of them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 55:15

LetdeathH4194Noun Masculine seizeH5377VerbuponthemandletthemgodownH3381Verb quickH2416intohellH7585Noun FeminineforwickednessH7451isintheirdwellingsH4033Noun MasculineandamongH7130Noun Masculinethem

Commentary for Psalms 55:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 55:15

Summary

Wishing judgment upon treacherous enemies

Event

Calling down judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC