Psalms 55:15 nasb — Let death come deceitfully upon them; Let them go down alive to Sheol, For evil is in their dwelling, in their midst.

NASB

"Let death come deceitfully upon them; Let them go down alive to Sheol, For evil is in their dwelling, in their midst."

— Psalms 55:15, NASB

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Psalms 55 — Context

12

For it is not an enemy who reproaches me, Then I could bear it; Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me, Then I could hide myself from him.

13

But it is you, a man my equal, My companion and my familiar friend;

14

We who had sweet fellowship together Walked in the house of God in the throng.

15

Let death come deceitfully upon them; Let them go down alive to Sheol, For evil is in their dwelling, in their midst.

16

As for me, I shall call upon God, And the LORD will save me.

17

Evening and morning and at noon, I will complain and murmur, And He will hear my voice.

18

He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me, For they are many who strive with me.

Psalms 55:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 55:15 say?
Psalms 55:15 in the NASB reads: “Let death come deceitfully upon them; Let them go down alive to Sheol, For evil is in their dwelling, in their midst.”
Where is Psalms 55:15 in the Bible?
Psalms 55:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 55, verse 15.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 55:15.
What translation should I read Psalms 55:15 in?
Psalms 55:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 55:15?
Psalms 55:15 reads (NASB): “Let death come deceitfully upon them; Let them go down alive to Sheol, For evil is in their dwelling, in their midst.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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