Psalms 55:1

¶ To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

To the chief Musician {H5329}{H8764)} on Neginoth {H5058}, Maschil {H4905}{H8688)}, A Psalm of David {H1732}. Give ear {H238}{H8685)} to my prayer {H8605}, O God {H430}; and hide {H5956}{H8691)} not thyself from my supplication {H8467}.

For the leader. With stringed instruments. A maskil of David: Listen, God, to my prayer! Don't hide yourself from my plea!

Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.

Give ear to my prayer, O God; And hide not thyself from my supplication.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Peter 3:12 (14 votes)

    For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil.

  • Psalms 86:6 (12 votes)

    Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.

  • Psalms 61:1 (10 votes)

    ¶ To the chief Musician upon Neginah, [A Psalm] of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

  • Psalms 27:9 (9 votes)

    Hide not thy face [far] from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

  • Psalms 64:1 (8 votes)

    ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

  • Psalms 80:1 (8 votes)

    ¶ To the chief Musician upon Shoshannimeduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest [between] the cherubims, shine forth.

  • Psalms 84:8 (7 votes)

    ¶ O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.