Psalms 55:1

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

To the chief musician, accompanied by stringed instruments, a contemplative psalm of David.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A alm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not hide Yourself from my supplication.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David. Give ear{H238} to my prayer,{H8605} O God;{H430} And hide{H5956} not thyself from my supplication.{H8467}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    To the chief Musician{H5329}{H8764)} on Neginoth{H5058}, Maschil{H4905}{H8688)}, A Psalm of David{H1732}. Give ear{H238}{H8685)} to my prayer{H8605}, O God{H430}; and hide{H5956}{H8691)} not thyself from my supplication{H8467}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Heare my prayer (o God) and hyde not thy self fro my peticion. Take hede vnto me and heare me, how piteously I mourne & coplayne.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of Dauid to giue instruction. Heare my prayer, O God, and hide not thy selfe from my supplication.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    To the chiefe musition vpon Neginoth, a wise instruction of Dauid. O Lorde geue eare vnto my prayer: and hide not thy selfe from my petition.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    > Listen to my prayer, God. Don't hide yourself from my supplication.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    To the Overseer with stringed instruments. -- An instruction, by David. Give ear, O God, `to' my prayer, And hide not from my supplication.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Give ear to my prayer, O God; And hide not thyself from my supplication.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    [For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David]. Give ear to my prayer, O God; And hide not thyself from my supplication.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    <To the chief music-maker, on Neginoth. Maschil. Of David.> Give hearing to my prayer, O God; and let not your ear be shut against my request.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Listen to my prayer, God. Don't hide yourself from my supplication.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. Listen, O God, to my prayer! Do not ignore my appeal for mercy!

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 61:1 : 1 For the chief musician, with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
  • Ps 64:1 : 1 For the director of music, a psalm of David.
  • Ps 80:1 : 1 For the director of music, to the tune of 'Lilies', a testimony of Asaph, a psalm.
  • Ps 80:4 : 4 God, restore us! Make your face shine upon us so that we may be saved.
  • Ps 84:8 : 8 They go from strength to strength until each appears before God in Zion.
  • Ps 86:6 : 6 Listen, Lord, to my prayer, and attend to the sound of my pleas for mercy.
  • Ps 143:7 : 7 Answer me quickly, Lord, for my spirit is fading. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go down to the pit.
  • Lam 3:8 : 8 Even when I cry out and plead for help, He shuts out my prayer.
  • 1 Pet 3:12 : 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their prayers. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.
  • Ps 5:1 : 1 For the choir director: with flutes. A psalm of David.
  • Ps 6:1 : 1 For the director, with stringed instruments, on the eighth. A psalm of David.
  • Ps 17:1 : 1 A prayer of David: Hear, O Lord, my just plea. Give attention to my cry, listen to my prayer; it is not from deceitful lips.
  • Ps 27:9 : 9 Do not hide Your face from me; do not turn Your servant away in anger. You have been my help; do not leave me or abandon me, my God of salvation.
  • Ps 28:1 : 1 To you, O LORD, I call; my Rock, do not be silent to me. If you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit.
  • Ps 54:1-2 : 1 To the chief musician, with stringed instruments, a contemplative psalm of David. 2 When the Ziphites came and said to Saul, 'Is David not hiding among us?'

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