Keraia
Psalm 55

Psalm 55:14

Cast Your Burden upon the LORD · Psalm 55:1–23
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Translations

Modern
We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.
Traditional
We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.
Literal
…with whom we would take sweet counsel together; in the house of God we walked with the throng.
Latin
…qui simul mecum dulces capiebas cibos; in domo Dei ambulavimus cum consensu.

Original

Hebrew
English
We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God.

Notes

Psalms 55:12–20

The psalmist's enemy used to be a friend. Remembering their close relationship causes him pain (see Psalm 31:11).

Psalms 55:1–23

The psalmist faces enemies led by a former friend (Psalm 55:12–14). This causes him great distress. He prays to the Lord and trusts him for justice (Psalm 55:22–23).

Jesus went through similar pain when Judas, his friend, betrayed him. He also experienced the psalmist’s prayer being answered:

  1. by taking the place of the wicked and receiving their punishment (Isaiah 53:7–9), and

  2. by trusting the Father, who saved (Luke 23:46) and rewarded him (Isaiah 53:10–12).

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Parallels

2 Samuel 17:15–29

Glossary

David Imprecatory Psalms Music Neginah, Neginoth Prayer Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Ahithophel: Probably Referred to by David In Church: House of God Communion of Saints Communion of Saints in Public and Social Worship Fellowship of the Righteous Friends: False Friends: David's Friends Were False to David Friendship: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Betrayed by a Friend Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To