How quickly I would escape— far away from this wild storm of hatred. Psalms 55:8 Destroy them, Lord, and confuse their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city. Psalms 55:9 Its walls are patrolled day and night against invaders, but the real danger is wickedness within the city. Psalms 55:10 Murder and robbery are everywhere there; threats and cheating are rampant in the streets. Psalms 55:11 It is not an enemy who taunts me— I could bear that. It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me— I could have hidden from them. Psalms 55:12 Instead, it is you—my equal, my companion and close friend. Psalms 55:13 What good fellowship we enjoyed as we walked together to the house of God. Psalms 55:14 Let death seize my enemies by surprise; let the grave swallow them alive, for evil makes its home within them. Psalms 55:15 But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me. Psalms 55:16 Morning, noon, and night I plead aloud in my distress, and the Lord hears my voice. Psalms 55:17 He rescues me and keeps me safe from the battle waged against me, even though many still oppose me. Psalms 55:18 God, who is king forever, will hear me and will humble them. Interlude For my enemies refuse to change their ways; they do not fear God. Psalms 55:19 As for this friend of mine, he betrayed me; he broke his promises. Psalms 55:20 His words are as smooth as cream, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but underneath are daggers! Psalms 55:21 Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. Psalms 55:22 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.holy_bible_apps_and_audio_scriptures.en_nlt