


Psalms 55:2
Bible Versions
Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;
Pay attention to me, and answer me! I am panic-stricken as I make my complaint, I shudder
Attend to me and answer me. I am restless in my complaint, and distraught
Attend unto me, and answer me: I am restless in my complaint, and moan,
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Isaiah 38:14
Like a crane [or] a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail [with looking] upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me. -
Psalms 66:19
[But] verily God hath heard [me]; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. -
Psalms 64:1
¶ 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 77:3
I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah. -
Psalms 43:2
For thou [art] the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? -
Isaiah 59:11
We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but [there is] none; for salvation, [but] it is far off from us. -
Psalms 102:9
For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping,
Psalm 55:2 opens with a raw, earnest plea from the psalmist, believed to be King David, revealing a heart overwhelmed with distress and seeking immediate divine attention. The verse captures the intense emotional state of someone crying out to God from a place of profound anguish.
Context
Psalm 55 is a powerful psalm of lament, marked by themes of betrayal, fear, and a desperate longing for peace and deliverance from enemies. David's plea in verse 2 immediately sets the tone for the psalm, indicating his deep personal suffering, likely exacerbated by the treachery of a close companion, as hinted at later in the chapter (Psalm 55:13). This verse is a direct address to God, emphasizing the psalmist's reliance on divine intervention amidst his turmoil.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew words used in this verse convey a powerful sense of distress:
Cross-References & Connections
The psalmist's plea for God to "attend" and "hear" is a common theme throughout the Psalms, reflecting a consistent belief in God's attentiveness to His people's cries. Similar expressions of urgent prayer and distress can be found in:
Practical Application
Psalm 55:2 offers profound encouragement for believers today: