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Psalms
Chapter 55
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Psalms 55
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Then they were glad because of the calm, And He guided them to their desired haven (harbor).
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Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, And for His wonderful acts to the children of men!
3
Let them exalt Him also in the congregation of the people, And praise Him at the seat of the elders.
4
He turns rivers into a wilderness, And springs of water into a thirsty ground;
5
A productive land into a [barren] salt waste, Because of the wickedness of those who dwell in it.
6
He turns a wilderness into a pool of water And a dry land into springs of water;
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And there He has the hungry dwell, So that they may establish an inhabited city,
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And sow fields and plant vineyards, And produce an abundant harvest.
9
Also He blesses them so that they multiply greatly, And He does not let [the number of] their cattle decrease.
10
When they are diminished and bowed down (humbled) Through oppression, misery, and sorrow,
11
He pours contempt on princes And makes them wander in a pathless wasteland.
12
Yet He sets the needy securely on high, away from affliction, And makes their families like a flock.
13
The upright see it and rejoice; But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth.
14
Who is wise? Let him observe and heed these things; And [thoughtfully] consider the lovingkindness of the LORD.
15
A Song. A Psalm of David. O God, my heart is steadfast [with confident faith]; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul.
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Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn!
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I will praise and give thanks to You, O LORD, among the people; And I will sing praises to You among the nations.
18
For Your lovingkindness is great and higher than the heavens; Your truth reaches to the skies.
19
Be exalted [in majesty], O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth.
20
That Your beloved [ones] may be rescued, Save with Your right hand, and answer me!
21
God has spoken in His[1] holiness: "I will rejoice, I will portion out Shechem [as I divide Canaan among My people], And measure out the Valley of Succoth.
22
"Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of My head [My stronghold, My defense]; Judah is My[2] scepter.
23
"Moab is My washbowl; Over Edom I will throw My shoe [to show Edom is Mine]; Over Philistia I will shout [in triumph]."
| # | AMP | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Then they were glad because of the calm, And He guided them to their desired haven (harbor). | |
| 2 | Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, And for His wonderful acts to the children of men! | |
| 3 | Let them exalt Him also in the congregation of the people, And praise Him at the seat of the elders. | |
| 4 | He turns rivers into a wilderness, And springs of water into a thirsty ground; | |
| 5 | A productive land into a [barren] salt waste, Because of the wickedness of those who dwell in it. | |
| 6 | He turns a wilderness into a pool of water And a dry land into springs of water; | |
| 7 | And there He has the hungry dwell, So that they may establish an inhabited city, | |
| 8 | And sow fields and plant vineyards, And produce an abundant harvest. | |
| 9 | Also He blesses them so that they multiply greatly, And He does not let [the number of] their cattle decrease. | |
| 10 | When they are diminished and bowed down (humbled) Through oppression, misery, and sorrow, | |
| 11 | He pours contempt on princes And makes them wander in a pathless wasteland. | |
| 12 | Yet He sets the needy securely on high, away from affliction, And makes their families like a flock. | |
| 13 | The upright see it and rejoice; But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth. | |
| 14 | Who is wise? Let him observe and heed these things; And [thoughtfully] consider the lovingkindness of the LORD. | |
| 15 | A Song. A Psalm of David. O God, my heart is steadfast [with confident faith]; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul. | |
| 16 | Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn! | |
| 17 | I will praise and give thanks to You, O LORD, among the people; And I will sing praises to You among the nations. | |
| 18 | For Your lovingkindness is great and higher than the heavens; Your truth reaches to the skies. | |
| 19 | Be exalted [in majesty], O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth. | |
| 20 | That Your beloved [ones] may be rescued, Save with Your right hand, and answer me! | |
| 21 | God has spoken in His[1] holiness: "I will rejoice, I will portion out Shechem [as I divide Canaan among My people], And measure out the Valley of Succoth. | |
| 22 | "Gilead is Mine, Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet of My head [My stronghold, My defense]; Judah is My[2] scepter. | |
| 23 | "Moab is My washbowl; Over Edom I will throw My shoe [to show Edom is Mine]; Over Philistia I will shout [in triumph]." |
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