Psalms 55:1

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

  • 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.

  • 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 Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.
  • Ps 64:1 : 1 Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer; preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
  • Ps 80:1 : 1 Listen, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who dwell between the cherubim, shine forth.
  • Ps 80:4 : 4 O LORD God of hosts, how long will you be angry against the prayer of your people?
  • Ps 84:8 : 8 O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
  • Ps 86:6 : 6 Listen, O LORD, to my prayer and attend to the voice of my supplications.
  • Ps 143:7 : 7 Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails: do not hide Your face from me, lest I be like those who go down into the pit.
  • Lam 3:8 : 8 Even when I cry and shout, He shuts out my prayer.
  • 1 Pet 3:12 : 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.
  • Ps 5:1 : 1 Listen to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.
  • Ps 6:1 : 1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure.
  • Ps 17:1 : 1 Hear my plea, O LORD, attend to my cry; give ear to my prayer, which 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 nor forsake me, O God of my salvation.
  • Ps 28:1 : 1 To you I cry, O LORD my rock; do not be silent to me, lest, if you are silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit.
  • Ps 54:1-2 : 1 Save me, O God, by Your name, and judge me by Your strength. 2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

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