Psalms 55:23
The Scripture
(23) But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Related verses (shared words)
Romans 14:8Galatians 2:20Exodus 25:10Exodus 37:1Revelation 9:2