Psalms 55:3
Psalms 55:3 in Multiple Translations
at the voice of the enemy, at the pressure of the wicked. For they release disaster upon me and revile me in their anger.
Because 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.
Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked; For they cast iniquity upon me, And in anger they persecute me.
I am troubled because of the voice of the cruel ones, because of the loud cry of the evil-doers; for they put a weight of evil on me, and they are cruel in their hate for me.
For my enemies are screaming at me; the wicked are intimidating me. They rain down suffering on me, angrily assaulting me in their hatred.
For the voyce of the enemie, and for the vexation of ye wicked, because they haue brought iniquitie vpon me, and furiously hate me.
Because of the voice of an enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked, For they cause sorrow to move against me, And in anger they hate me.
because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked. For they bring suffering on me. In anger they hold a grudge against me.
Because 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.
My enemies have trodden on me all the day long; for they are many that make war against me.
My enemies cause me to be terrified; wicked people oppress me. They cause me to have great troubles; they are angry with me, and they hate me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 55:3
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Psalms 55:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַקְשִׁ֣יבָ/ה
לִּ֣/י
וַ/עֲנֵ֑/נִי
אָרִ֖יד
בְּ/שִׂיחִ֣/י
וְ/אָהִֽימָה
הַקְשִׁ֣יבָ/ה
qâshab
H7181
to listen
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
לִּ֣/י
Prep | Suff
וַ/עֲנֵ֑/נִי
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
אָרִ֖יד
rûwd
H7300
to roam
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
בְּ/שִׂיחִ֣/י
sîyach
H7879
complaint
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ/אָהִֽימָה
hûwm
H1949
to make noise
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 55:3
הַקְשִׁ֣יבָ/ה
qâshab
H7181
"to listen"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To listen carefully is what this Hebrew word means, like pricking up your ears to hear something. It's used in many Bible verses, including Proverbs and Isaiah, to encourage people to pay attention. The KJV translates it as 'attend' or 'hear'.
Definition: 1) to hear, be attentive, heed, incline (of ears), attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1a) (Qal) incline, attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1b) (Hiphil) to pay attention, give attention
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: attend, (cause to) hear(-ken), give heed, incline, mark (well), regard. See also: 1 Samuel 15:22; Song of Solomon 8:13; Psalms 5:3.
לִּ֣/י
""
Prep | Suff
וַ/עֲנֵ֑/נִי
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
אָרִ֖יד
rûwd
H7300
"to roam"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs
To roam means to wander restlessly, like someone without a home or purpose, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of people without direction. It can also mean to rule or have dominion over something. This concept appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to wander restlessly, roam 1a) (Qal) to roam 1b) (Hiphil) to be restless, show restlessness
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: have the dominion, be lord, mourn, rule. See also: Genesis 27:40; Jeremiah 2:31; Psalms 55:3.
בְּ/שִׂיחִ֣/י
sîyach
H7879
"complaint"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to a complaint or a thought that someone expresses, like a prayer or a concern, often used in the Psalms to describe the writer's emotions.
Definition: 1) meditation, complaint, musing 1a) plaint, complaint 1b) following are uncertain 1b1) musing 1b2) anxiety, trouble 1b3) talk
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk. See also: 1 Samuel 1:16; Job 23:2; Psalms 55:3.
וְ/אָהִֽימָה
hûwm
H1949
"to make noise"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
To make a loud noise or cause a commotion, as seen in the story of the Israelites in Exodus 32:17. This word can also mean to stir up trouble or disturb the peace, as described in the book of Job. It implies a strong reaction or upheaval.
Definition: 1) to distract, ring again, make a (great) noise, murmur, roar, discomfit, be moved 1a) (Qal) to discomfit 1b) (Niphal) to be in a stir 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to murmur 1c2) to show disquietude
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: destroy, move, make a noise, put, ring again. See also: Ruth 1:19; 1 Kings 1:45; Psalms 55:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 55:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 55:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 55:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 55:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 55:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 55:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 55:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 55:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 55:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 55:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 55:3
- Sermons on Psalms 55:3
Context — Cast Your Burden upon the LORD
1Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.
2Attend to me and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and distraught
3at the voice of the enemy, at the pressure of the wicked. For they bring down disaster upon me and resent me in their anger.
4My heart pounds within me, and the terrors of death assail me. 5Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 16:7–8 | And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed! The LORD has paid you back for all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned, and the LORD has delivered the kingdom into the hand of your son Absalom. See, you have come to ruin because you are a man of bloodshed!” |
| 2 | Psalms 27:12 | Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. |
| 3 | Psalms 35:11 | Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 15:3 | Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.” |
| 5 | Lamentations 3:34–36 | To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the land, to deny a man justice before the Most High, to subvert a man in his lawsuit— of these the Lord does not approve. |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 19:19 | and said, “My lord, do not hold me guilty, and do not remember your servant’s wrongdoing on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. May the king not take it to heart. |
| 7 | Psalms 54:3 | For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life— men with no regard for God. Selah |
| 8 | Psalms 12:5 | “For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.” |
| 9 | Psalms 73:8 | They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression. |
| 10 | Psalms 17:9 | from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. |
Psalms 55:3 Summary
This verse talks about how the pressure and voice of those who do not follow God can be overwhelming and bring fear and anxiety. When we face these kinds of pressures, we can remember that God is with us and promises to never leave us, as seen in Hebrews 13:5. We can also trust in His sovereignty and promises, knowing that He is our rock and refuge, as mentioned in Psalms 46:1. By trusting in God, we can find comfort and peace, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, and remember that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil, as seen in Ephesians 6:12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be under the 'pressure of the wicked'?
According to Psalms 55:3, being under the pressure of the wicked means to be oppressed or persecuted by those who do not follow God, which can lead to feelings of fear and anxiety, as seen in Psalms 55:4-5, and is also warned about in Proverbs 29:25.
How can the 'voice of the enemy' affect a believer?
The voice of the enemy, as mentioned in Psalms 55:3, can bring fear, doubt, and discouragement, as seen in 1 Peter 5:8, where Satan is described as a roaring lion seeking to devour, but believers can find comfort in the promises of God, such as in Psalms 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10.
What is the relationship between the 'disaster' and 'anger' mentioned in this verse?
The disaster and anger in Psalms 55:3 are likely a result of the wicked pouring out their anger on the righteous, as also seen in Psalms 7:13, where God's wrath is poured out on the wicked, and in Ephesians 6:12, where believers are reminded that their struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil.
How can believers respond when faced with the 'reviling' of the wicked?
Believers can respond to the reviling of the wicked by trusting in God's sovereignty and promises, as seen in Psalms 55:22, where it says to cast our cares on the Lord, and in 1 Peter 2:23, where Jesus is our example of trusting in God even when faced with reviling and suffering.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced the 'pressure of the wicked' in my own life, and how have I responded to it?
- How can I discern the 'voice of the enemy' in my life, and what are some biblical truths that I can use to counter its lies and accusations?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and promises when faced with the 'disaster' and 'anger' of the wicked, and how can I find comfort in His presence?
- What are some practical ways that I can 'cast my cares' on the Lord, as mentioned in Psalms 55:22, and trust in His goodness and faithfulness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 55:3
Because of the voice of the enemy,.... Of Absalom, as Arama; or of Ahithophel, who gave out he would smite the king only, 2 Samuel 17:2; and so of any spiritual enemy, as sin, Satan, and the world,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 55:3
Because 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 55:3
The voice of the enemy, i.e. their clamours, and threats, and slanders, and insolent boastings; all which are hateful to thee, as well as injurious to me. They cast iniquity upon me: the sense is, either, 1. They make me the great object of their wicked, and injurious, and mischievous practices; or, 2. They lay many crimes to my charge falsely, as if by my wickedness I was the cause of all my calamities. They hate me; their anger and rage against me is no sudden and transitory passion, but is boiled up into malice and hatred.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 55:3
Psalms 55:3 Because 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.Ver. 3. Because of the voice of the enemy] He may very well intend Shimei’ s bitter revilings, 2 Samuel 16:5, &c. For they cast iniquity upon me] They tumble it on me, as men do stones or anything else upon their besiegers, to endamage them; so did these, sin, shame, anything, upon innocent David, to make him odious. And in wrath they hate me] Heb. they Satanically hate me.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 55:3
(3) Oppressor.—This meaning of a rare word is secured from Amos 2:13. Cast iniquity.—Better, roll mischief. The figure seems to be drawn from the practice of rolling stones down on an enemy from a height. In Psalms 140:10 the same verb is used of rolling burning coals on a foe. Hate me.—Better, persecute me.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 55:3
Verse 3. They cast iniquity upon me] To give a colourable pretense to their rebellion, they charge me with horrible crimes; as if they had said: Down with such a wretch; he is not fit to reign. Clamour against the person of the sovereign is always the watch-word of insurrection, in reference to rebellion.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 55:3
3. the voice of the enemy] Insulting, calumniating, threatening. oppression] A peculiar word, found here only, meaning that his enemies hem him in or crush him down. Cp. the cognate verb in Amos 2:13. 3 b–5. He describes the nature of the persecution from which he is suffering, and its effect upon his spirits. 3 b. they cast iniquity upon me] Not, they charge me with crimes of which I am innocent: but, they hurl or roll mischief down upon me, a metaphor from the practice of rolling stones down upon an enemy. Cp. Psalms 140:10 (of hot coals), and similar phrases in Psalms 21:11; 2 Samuel 15:14. and in wrath &c.] And in anger are they hostile unto me: (R.V. persecute me).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 55:3
Because of the voice of the enemy - He now states the cause of his troubles. He had been, and was, unjustly treated by others.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 55:3
3. They cast iniquity upon me—The figure is borrowed from setting in motion, or casting down from a height, weighty stones, or other instruments of death, upon an enemy, as Psalms 140:10.
Sermons on Psalms 55:3
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The Lord’s Perfect Provision for His Own Masterpiece by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of going through trials and testing in order to truly know and experience Jesus. He shares a personal story of being surrounde |
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Hatching Snake Eggs by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of putting off seeking deliverance from sin and turning back to God. He calls on those who have been injured or run away from God t |
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The Happy Man 07 Expressions-Saved Soul by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping our focus on Jesus and his ability to see in the dark. He uses the example of Peter walking on water and how Jesus |
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Psalm 54 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the Psalmist's deep distress and his unwavering faith in God's help. David, surrounded by enemies and facing betrayal, turns to God for salvation, invoking Hi |
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Spiritual Depression by Carter Conlon | This sermon addresses spiritual depression among the godly, emphasizing the challenges faced in a society marked by godlessness and the need to trust in God's promises. It draws pa |
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Psalm 12 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the comfort found in the company of holy men, the power of prayer to bring God's presence and joy, the insincerity of ungodly conversation, the blinding po |
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The Lord, the Saints' Avenger by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes that God is the Avenger of the oppressed, standing firmly with the saints against injustice and oppression. He illustrates this with a missionary story |