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Psalms 55:7
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Psalms 55:7
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I would flee far away and stay in the desert;
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Psalms 55:7 in Other Translations
KJV
7
Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
ESV
7
yes, I would wander far away; I would lodge in the wilderness; Selah
NLT
7
I would fly far away to the quiet of the wilderness. Interlude
MSG
7
I want some peace and quiet. I want a walk in the country,
CSB
7
How far away I would flee; I would stay in the wilderness. Selah
Psalms 55:7 In-Context
5
Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me.
6
I said, “Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.
7
I would flee far away and stay in the desert;
8
I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm.”
9
Lord, confuse the wicked, confound their words, for I see violence and strife in the city.
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1 Samuel 23:14
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[a].
The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here and in the middle of verse 19.
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