Psalms Chapter 55 | World English Bible

Psalm 55 is a lament expressing the psalmist's distress over betrayal and deceit. It begins with a plea for God to listen and not be silent in the face of the psalmist's anguish. The psalmist describes the pain of betrayal by a close friend, expressing a desire to escape and find refuge in the wilderness. There's a vivid depiction of the psalmist's emotional turmoil. Despite the turmoil, the psalmist affirms trust in God and acknowledges His power. The psalm ends with a call for God to sustain the righteous and bring judgment upon the wicked, expressing confidence in God's justice.