Psalms 55:9

Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.

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Other Translations for Psalms 55:9

BSB
O Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city.
AKJV
Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
CPDV
Cast them down, O Lord, and divide their tongues. For I have seen iniquity and contradiction in the city.
ERV
Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongue: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
NHEB
Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
SMT
Swallow up, O Jehovah, divide their tongue: for I saw violence and strife in the city.

Commentary for Psalms 55:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 55:9
Summary
Prayer for divine judgment on adversaries
Place
City
Event
Calling for divine judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prayer