Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Psalm 55:9
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Berean Standard Bible
O Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city.
King James Version
Destroy, O Lord, [and] divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
World English Bible
Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language, for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
American Standard Version
Destroy, O Lord, [and] divide their tongue; For I have seen violence and strife in the city.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Psalm 55
7 How far away I would flee! In the wilderness I would remain. Selah
8 I would hurry to my shelter, far from this raging tempest.”
9 O Lord, confuse and confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city.
10 Day and night they encircle the walls, while malice and trouble lie within.
11 Destruction is within; oppression and deceit never leave the streets.
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