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Psalms 55:6

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! [for then] would I fly away, and be at rest.

Psalms 55:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 55:6

Theological / Devotional

The exquisite poetic beauty of this verse (see Jer. 9:2) gives poignant expression to the desire of every Christian who longs for relief from some continuing trouble. How often we wish that we could flee to a place where we could be safe from all annoyances! We forget that, on this earth, we carry our troubles with us unless we surrender them to Jesus. Let us not forget that there is a world into which trouble cannot enter; that world is heaven (see Rev. 21:4).

Fly away. We need to beware of following the instinct that prompts us to escape from circumstances. If that desire becomes habitual, it is a morbid sign. Our work, our home, our relationships, our responsibilities, are a discipline essential to the development of Christian character. Rather than “fly away,” we should “call upon God” (v. 16).

Be at rest. Literally, “dwell,” “abide.”

By SdaBc