PSALM 55 THE ARGUMENT This Psalm was certainly composed by David, when he was greatly distressed and persecuted, either by Saul, or rather by Absalom, and betrayed by some pretended or former friend. David, being surrounded and surprised with danger and distress, complaineth to God, Psalms 55:1-8, prayeth for the frustrating the practice of his cruel and false enemies, Psalms 55:9-15, and strengtheneth himself with God's protection, Psalms 55:16-18, and his enemies utter destruction, Psalms 55:19-23. Turn not away thy face and ear, as one resolved not to hear nor help.
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Psalms 55:1
1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.