Psalms 55:7 nasb — "Behold, I would wander far away, I would lodge in the wilderness. Selah.

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""Behold, I would wander far away, I would lodge in the wilderness. Selah."

— Psalms 55:7, NASB

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“Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.”
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“Lo, then would I wander far off, I would lodge in the wilderness. [Selah”
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Psalms 55 — Context

My heart is in anguish within me, And the terrors of death have fallen upon me.

Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me.

I said, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.

"Behold, I would wander far away, I would lodge in the wilderness. Selah.

"I would hasten to my place of refuge From the stormy wind and tempest."

Confuse, O Lord, divide their tongues, For I have seen violence and strife in the city.

Day and night they go around her upon her walls, And iniquity and mischief are in her midst.

Psalms 55:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 55:7 say?

Psalms 55:7 in the NASB reads: “"Behold, I would wander far away, I would lodge in the wilderness. Selah.”

Where is Psalms 55:7 in the Bible?

Psalms 55:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 55, verse 7.

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 55:7.

What translation should I read Psalms 55:7 in?

Psalms 55:7 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 55:7?

Psalms 55:7 reads (NASB): “"Behold, I would wander far away, I would lodge in the wilderness. Selah.” 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.

Psalms 55:7 nasb — "Behold, I would wander far away, I would lodge in the wilderness. Selah.

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