Psalms 55:5
What does Psalms 55:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 55:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Fear and shaking have come over me, with deep fear I am covered.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Fear and trembling come in to me, And horror doth cover me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752In God I will praise my words, in God I have put my trust: I will not fear what flesh can do against me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Fear and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 61:2
From the end of the earth will I call unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
- Luke 22:44
And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.
- Isaiah 21:4
My heart fluttereth, horror hath affrighted me; the twilight that I desired hath been turned into trembling unto me.
- Job 21:6
Even when I remember I am troubled, And horror taketh hold on my flesh.
- 2 Samuel 15:14
And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for else none of us shall escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
- Job 23:15
Therefore am I terrified at his presence; When I consider, I am afraid of him.
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