Psalm 55:1-3

Expanded Bible

A Prayer About a False Friend

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A ·maskil [skillful psalm; meditation] of David.

55 God, ·listen [^Lgive ear] to my prayer
    and do not ·ignore [hide from] my ·cry for help [supplication].
²Pay attention to me and answer me.
    ·I am troubled and [My cares give me no peace and I am] upset
³by ·what the enemy says [^Lthe voice/sound of my enemy]
    and ·how the wicked look at me [before the stares/or because of the afflictions of my enemy].
They bring troubles down on me,
    and in anger they ·attack [persecute; or hate] me.