Psalms 55:7

Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 55:7

BSB
How far away I would flee! In the wilderness I would remain. Selah
AKJV
See, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
CPDV
Behold, I have fled far away, and I linger in solitude.
ERV
Lo, then would I wander far off, I would lodge in the wilderness. Selah
NHEB
Look, then I would wander far off. I would lodge in the wilderness." Selah.
SMT
Behold, I will move far off; fleeing away I will lodge in the desert. Silence.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 55:7

LothenwouldIwanderH5074VerbfaroffH7368andremainH3885VerbinthewildernessH4057Noun MasculineSelahH5542Verb

Commentary for Psalms 55:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 55:7
Summary
Seeking solitude in remote wilderness
Place
Wilderness
Event
Contemplating distant escape
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament