Psalms 55:5
“Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.”
Psalms 55:5 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Fear and trembling are come upon me: and darkness hath covered me.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me.
- DARBYDarby
- Fear and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Fear and trembling come in to me, And horror doth cover me.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Fear and trembling grip me, and horror overwhelms me.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Fear and trembling grip me, and horror overwhelms me.
Context: Psalms 55
3Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.
4My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.
5Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
6And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
7Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
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.