Pay attention to me and answer me.(A)
I am restless and in turmoil with my complaint,(B)
because of the enemy’s voice,
because of the pressure[a] of the wicked.
For they bring down disaster on me[b]
and harass me in anger.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 55:3 Or threat, or oppression
  2. Psalm 55:3 LXX, Syr, Sym; MT reads they cause me to totter

    hear me and answer me.(A)
My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught(B)
    because of what my enemy is saying,
    because of the threats of the wicked;
for they bring down suffering on me(C)
    and assail(D) me in their anger.(E)

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Listen to my cry,
for I am very weak.(A)
Rescue me from those who pursue me,
for they are too strong for me.(B)

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Listen to my cry,(A)
    for I am in desperate need;(B)
rescue me(C) from those who pursue me,
    for they are too strong(D) for me.

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