Psalms 55:16 net — As for me, I will call out to God, and the LORD will deliver me.

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"As for me, I will call out to God, and the LORD will deliver me."

— Psalms 55:16, NET Bible

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Psalms 55 — Context

13

But it is you, a man like me, my close friend in whom I confided.

14

We would share personal thoughts with each other; in God’s temple we would walk together among the crowd.

15

May death destroy them! May they go down alive into Sheol! For evil is in their dwelling place and in their midst.

16

As for me, I will call out to God, and the LORD will deliver me.

17

During the evening, morning, and noontime I will lament and moan, and he will hear me.

18

He will rescue me and protect me from those who attack me, even though they greatly outnumber me.

19

God, the one who has reigned as king from long ago, will hear and humiliate them.(Selah) They refuse to change, and do not fear God.

Psalms 55:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 55:16 say?
Psalms 55:16 in the NET Bible reads: “As for me, I will call out to God, and the LORD will deliver me.”
Where is Psalms 55:16 in the Bible?
Psalms 55:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 55, verse 16.
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 55:16.
What translation should I read Psalms 55:16 in?
Psalms 55:16 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 55:16?
Psalms 55:16 reads (NET): “As for me, I will call out to God, and the LORD will deliver me.” 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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