because of the voice of the enemy,
because of the oppression of the wicked.
For they bring suffering on me.
In anger they hold a grudge against me.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Psalms 55:3 in context
Psalms 55:1–6
1
Listen to my prayer, God.
Don’t hide yourself from my supplication.
2
Attend to me, and answer me.
I am restless in my complaint,
and moan
3
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because of the voice of the enemy,
because of the oppression of the wicked.
For they bring suffering on me.
In anger they hold a grudge against me.
4
My heart is severely pained within me.
The terrors of death have fallen on me.
5
Fearfulness and trembling have come on me.
Horror has overwhelmed me.
6
I said, “Oh that I had wings like a dove!
Then I would fly away, and be at rest.
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