Psalms 55:20
The Scripture
(20) He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
David prays for his friend who has betrayed him, asking God to bring the man to his death or to forgive him. He confesses his own unfaithfulness and seeks God’s mercy. The chapter highlights the tension between personal sin and the desire for divine justice.
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