Psalms 55:6
And I said, Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For then I would fly away and be at rest.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
Fear and trembling have come upon me, and horror has overwhelmed me.
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And I said,{H559} Oh that{H5414} I had wings{H83} like a dove!{H3123} Then would I fly away,{H5774} and be at rest.{H7931}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And I said{H559}{H8799)}, Oh that{H5414}{H8799)} I had wings{H83} like a dove{H3123}! for then would I fly away{H5774}{H8799)}, and be at rest{H7931}{H8799)}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Lo, then wolde I get me awaye farre of, and remayne in the wildernesse.
Geneva Bible (1560)
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a doue: then would I flie away and rest.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And I sayde, O that I had wynges like a doue: for then woulde I flee away, and be at rest.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! [for then] would I fly away, and be at rest.
Webster's Bible (1833)
I said, "Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And I say, `Who doth give to me a pinion as a dove? I fly away and rest,
American Standard Version (1901)
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then would I fly away, and be at rest.
American Standard Version (1901)
And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then would I fly away, and be at rest.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And I said, If only I had wings like a dove! for then I would go in flight from here and be at rest.
World English Bible (2000)
I said, "Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
I say,“I wish I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and settle in a safe place!
Referenced Verses
- Rev 12:14 : 14 But the two wings of the great eagle were given to the woman, so that she could fly into the wilderness to her place, where she was nourished for a time, times, and half a time, away from the presence of the serpent.
- Ps 11:1 : 1 In the LORD I put my trust; how can you say to my soul, 'Flee as a bird to your mountain'?
- Ps 139:9 : 9 If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
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