Psalm 55:12-23 NIRV

Psalm 55:12-23

If an enemy were making fun of me,

I could stand it.

If he were getting ready to oppose me,

I could hide.

But it’s you, someone like myself.

It’s my companion, my close friend.

We used to enjoy good friendship at the house of God.

We used to walk together among those who came to worship.

Let death take my enemies by surprise.

Let them be buried alive,

because their hearts and homes are full of evil.

But I call out to God.

And the Lord saves me.

Evening, morning and noon

I groan and cry out.

And he hears my voice.

Even though many enemies are fighting against me,

he brings me safely back from the battle.

God has been on his throne since ancient times and does not change.

He will hear my enemies and make them humble.

That’s because they have no respect for God.

My companion attacks his friends.

He breaks his promise.

His talk is as smooth as butter.

But he has war in his heart.

His words flow like olive oil.

But they are like swords ready for battle.

Turn your worries over to the Lord.

He will keep you going.

He will never let godly people be shaken.

God, you will bring sinners

down to the grave.

Murderers and liars

won’t live out even half of their lives.

But I trust in you.

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