1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; And hide not thyself from my supplication.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the chief Musician H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- on Neginoth H5058 (נְגִינָה) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram
- Maschil H4905 (מַשְׂכִּיל) — instructive, i.e. a didactic poem
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Give ear H238 (אָזַן) — to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen
- to my prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and hide H5956 (עָלַם) — to veil from sight, i.e. conceal (literally or figuratively)
- not thyself from my supplication H8467 (תְּחִנָּה) — graciousness; causatively, entreaty
2 Attend unto me, and answer me: I am restless in my complaint, and moan,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Attend H7181 (קָשַׁב) — to prick up the ears, i.e. hearken
- unto me, and hear H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- me: I mourn H7300 (רוּד) — to tramp about, i.e. ramble (free or disconsolate)
- in my complaint H7879 (שִׂיחַ) — a contemplation; by implication, an utterance
- and make a noise H1949 (הוּם) — to make an uproar, or agitate greatly
3 Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked; For they cast iniquity upon me, And in anger they persecute me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because of the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of the enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- because H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of the oppression H6125 (עָקָה) — constraint
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- for they cast H4131 (מוֹט) — to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall
- affliction H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- upon me, and in wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- they hate H7852 (שָׂטַם) — properly, to lurk for, i.e. persecute
4 My heart is sore pained within me: And the terrors of death are fallen upon me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- is sore pained H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
- within H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- me: and the terrors H367 (אֵימָה) — fright; concrete, an idol (as a bugbear)
- of death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- are fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
5 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Fearfulness H3374 (יִרְאָה) — fear (also used as infinitive); morally, reverence
- and trembling H7461 (רַעַד) — a shudder
- are come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- upon me, and horror H6427 (פַּלָּצוּת) — affright
- hath overwhelmed H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
6 And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then would I fly away, and be at rest.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Oh that H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- I had wings H83 (אֵבֶר) — a pinion
- like a dove H3123 (יוֹנָה) — a dove (apparently from the warmth of their mating)
- would I fly away H5774 (עוּף) — to fly; also (by implication of dimness) to faint (from the darkness of swooning)
- and be at rest H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
7 Lo, then would I wander far off, I would lodge in the wilderness. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- would I wander H5074 (נָדַד) — properly, to wave to and fro (rarely to flap up and down); figuratively, to rove, flee, or (causatively) to drive away
- far off H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
- remain H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
8 I would haste me to a shelter From the stormy wind and tempest.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I would hasten H2363 (חוּשׁ) — to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment
- my escape H4655 (מִפְלָט) — an escape
- from the windy H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- storm H5584 (סָעָה) — to rush
- tempest H5591 (סַעַר) — a hurricane
9 Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongue; For I have seen violence and strife in the city.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Destroy H1104 (בָּלַע) — to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
- O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- divide H6385 (פָּלַג) — to split (literally or figuratively)
- their tongues H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- for I have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- violence H2555 (חָמָס) — violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
- and strife H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
- in the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
10 Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: Iniquity also and mischief are in the midst of it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Day H3119 (יוֹמָם) — daily
- and night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- they go about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- it upon the walls H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- thereof: mischief H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- also and sorrow H5999 (עָמָל) — toil, i.e. wearing effort; hence, worry, whether of body or mind
- in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
11 Wickedness is in the midst thereof: Oppression and guile depart not from its streets.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wickedness H1942 (הַוָּה) — by implication, of falling); desire; also ruin
- in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- thereof: deceit H8496 (תֹּךְ) — oppression
- and guile H4820 (מִרְמָה) — fraud
- depart H4185 (מוּשׁ) — to withdraw (both literally and figuratively, whether intransitive or transitive)
- not from her streets H7339 (רְחֹב) — a width, i.e. (concretely) avenue or area
12 For it was not an enemy that reproached me; Then I could have borne it: Neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; Then I would have hid myself from him:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- not an enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- reproached H2778 (חָרַף) — to pull off, i.e. (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e. defame; to spend th…
- me; then I could have borne H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- he that hated H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- did magnify H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- against me; then I would have hid H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
13 But it was thou, a man mine equal, My companion, and my familiar friend.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- thou, a man H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- mine equal H6187 (עֵרֶךְ) — a pile, equipment, estimate
- my guide H441 (אַלּוּף) — familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow); and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)
- and mine acquaintance H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
14 We took sweet counsel together; We walked in the house of God with the throng.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- We took sweet H4985 (מָתַק) — to suck, by implication, to relish, or (intransitively) be sweet
- counsel H5475 (סוֹד) — a session, i.e. company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- walked H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- unto the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- in company H7285 (רֶגֶשׁ) — a tumultuous crowd
15 Let death come suddenly upon them, Let them go down alive into Sheol; For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- seize H3451 (יְשִׁימַה) — desolation
- seize H5377 (נָשָׁא) — to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce
- let them go down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- quick H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- into hell H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- for wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- in their dwellings H4033 (מָגוּר) — a temporary abode; by extension, a permanent residence
- among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
16 As for me, I will call upon God; And Jehovah will save me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As for me, I will call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- upon God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
17 Evening, and morning, and at noonday, will I complain, and moan; And he will hear my voice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Evening H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- and morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- and at noon H6672 (צֹהַר) — a light (i.e. window); dual double light, i.e. noon
- will I pray H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
- and cry aloud H1993 (הָמָה) — to make a loud sound (like English 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor
- and he shall hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
18 He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me; For they were many that strove with me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He hath delivered H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
- my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- from the battle H7128 (קְרָב) — hostile encounter
- against me: for there were many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
19 God will hear, and answer them, Even he that abideth of old, [Selah The men who have no changes, And who fear not God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- shall hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- and afflict H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- them, even he that abideth H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of old H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
- Because they have no changes H2487 (חֲלִיפָה) — alternation
- therefore they fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
20 He hath put forth his hands against such as were at peace with him: He hath profaned his covenant.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He hath put forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- his hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- against such as be at peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- with him: he hath broken H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
- his covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
21 His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- of his mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- were smoother H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- than butter H4260 (מַחֲמָאָה) — something buttery (i.e. unctuous and pleasant), as (figuratively) flattery
- but war H7128 (קְרָב) — hostile encounter
- in his heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- his words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- were softer H7401 (רָכַךְ) — to soften (intransitively or transitively), used figuratively
- than oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- they drawn swords H6609 (פְּתִחָה) — something opened, i.e. a drawn sword
22 Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Cast H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- thy burden H3053 (יְהָב) — properly, what is given (by Providence), i.e. a lot
- upon Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and he shall sustain H3557 (כּוּל) — properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses)
- thee: he shall never H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- suffer H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- to be moved H4131 (מוֹט) — to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall
23 But thou, O God, wilt bring them down into the pit of destruction: Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; But I will trust in thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But thou, O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- shalt bring them down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- into the pit H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- of destruction H7845 (שַׁחַת) — a pit (especially as a trap); figuratively, destruction
- bloody H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- and deceitful H4820 (מִרְמָה) — fraud
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- shall not live out half H2673 (חָצָה) — to cut or split in two; to halve
- their days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- but I will trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure