Psalm 55In Hebrew texts 55:1-23 is numbered 55:2-24.1For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskilTitle: Probably a literary or musical term of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea;
2hear me and answer me. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught
3because of what my enemy is saying, because of the threats of the wicked; for they bring down suffering on me and assail me in their anger.
4My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen on me.