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Psalms 55:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.

Psalms 55:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 55:5

Theological / Devotional

Horror. Heb. pallaṣuth, which seems to indicate deep agitation as a result of fear, is rare (see Job 21:6; Isa. 21:4; Eze. 7:18). The poet uses graphic language to express the intensity of his emotions.

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