Psalms 55:12
“For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:”
Psalms 55:12 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For if my enemy had reviled me, I would verily have borne with it. And if he that hated me had spoken great things against me, I would perhaps have hidden myself from him.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For it was not an enemy that reproached me; Then I could have borne it: Neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; Then I would have hid myself from him:
- DARBYDarby
- For it is not an enemy that hath reproached me then could I have borne it; neither is it he that hateth me that hath magnified himself against me then would I have hidden myself from him;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For it was not an enemy who insulted me, then I could have endured it. Neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me, then I would have hidden myself from him.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- For an enemy reproacheth me not, or I bear it, He who is hating me Hath not magnified himself against me, Or I hide from him.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For it was not an enemy who insulted me; then I could have endured it. It was not one who hated me that rose against me; then I could have hidden from him.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For it was not an enemy who insulted me; then I could have endured it. It was not one who hated me that rose against me; then I could have hidden from him.
Context: Psalms 55
10Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.
11Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.
12For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
13But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
14We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.
About Psalms 55: Betrayal and Trust
Psalm 55 is a lament of the poet who has experienced betrayal from a close friend. He expresses his anguish, fear and confusion caused by the betrayal. The poet also reaffirms his trust in God, who he believes will help him through the difficult situation.
Commentary
The poet's grief and pain are palpable in this psalm. He is shattered by the betrayal of someone he trusted deeply. The descriptive language paints a vivid picture of his emotions, he feels like he is in the midst of a storm, where everything is chaotic and unrelenting. The betrayal has left him feeling helpless and hopeless. However, amidst the turmoil, the poet remains steadfast in his faith and trust in God. He knows that God hears his prayers and will come to his aid. In this psalm, the poet reminds us that even when we are betrayed by others, we can find comfort and refuge in God.