Psalms 55:9 net — Confuse them, O Lord! Frustrate their plans! For I see violence and conflict in the city.

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"Confuse them, O Lord! Frustrate their plans! For I see violence and conflict in the city."

— Psalms 55:9, NET Bible

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Psalms 55 — Context

6

I say,“I wish I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and settle in a safe place!

7

Look, I will escape to a distant place; I will stay in the wilderness.(Selah)

8

I will hurry off to a place that is safe from the strong wind and the gale.”

9

Confuse them, O Lord! Frustrate their plans! For I see violence and conflict in the city.

10

Day and night they walk around on its walls, while wickedness and destruction are within it.

11

Disaster is within it; violence and deceit do not depart from its public square.

12

Indeed, it is not an enemy who insults me, or else I could bear it; it is not one who hates me who arrogantly taunts me, or else I could hide from him.

Psalms 55:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 55:9 say?
Psalms 55:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Confuse them, O Lord! Frustrate their plans! For I see violence and conflict in the city.”
Where is Psalms 55:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 55:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 55, verse 9.
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 55:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 55:9 in?
Psalms 55:9 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 55:9?
Psalms 55:9 reads (NET): “Confuse them, O Lord! Frustrate their plans! For I see violence and conflict in the city.” 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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