Psalms 55:6

And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 55:6

BSB

I said, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest.

AKJV

And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.

CPDV

And I said, "Who will give me wings like the dove, so that I may fly away and take rest?"

ERV

And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! then would I fly away, and be at rest.

NHEB

I said, "Oh that I had wings like a dove. Then I would fly away, and be at rest.

SMT

And saying, Who will give me the wing-feather as a dove? I will fly away and settle down.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 55:6

AndIsaidH559VerbOhthatH5414VerbIhadwingsH83Noun MasculinelikeadoveH3123Noun FeminineforthenwouldIflyawayH5774andbeatrestH7931Verb

Commentary for Psalms 55:6

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

Overview of Psalms 55:6

Summary

Longing to escape through flight

Event

Wishing for escape

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC