Psalms 55:8

8 I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm.”

Psalms 55:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
ESV
8 I would hurry to find a shelter from the raging wind and tempest."
NLT
8 How quickly I would escape— far from this wild storm of hatred.
MSG
8 I want a cabin in the woods. I'm desperate for a change from rage and stormy weather.
CSB
8 I would hurry to my shelter from the raging wind and the storm."

Psalms 55:8 In-Context

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.
10 Day and night they prowl about on its walls; malice and abuse are within it.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 31:20
  • 2. Psalms 77:18; Isaiah 4:6; Isaiah 25:4; Isaiah 28:2; Isaiah 29:6; Isaiah 32:2
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