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Psalm 55:1-2
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David wrote this special song for the music leader. Use stringed instruments when you sing it.

A prayer when a friend turns against you[a]

55 God, listen to my prayer.
Do not turn away
    when I ask you to help me.
2 Listen carefully and answer me.
I am very upset because of all my troubles.
    They are too many for me.

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Footnotes

  1. 55:1 The psalm has three parts:
    Verses 1-8: David tells us that his enemies have made him afraid.
    Verses 9-14: David tells us that his friend has turned against him.
    Verses 15-23: David prays that God will punish his enemies.
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