Psalm 55:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

because my enemies attack with loud shouts. They treat me terribly and hold angry grudges.

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Liars accuse me of crimes I know nothing about.

Don't let them do to me what they want. People tell lies about me and make violent threats,

The chief priests and the whole council wanted to put Jesus to death. So they tried to find some people who would tell lies about him in court.

They sneer and say cruel things, and because of their pride, they make violent threats.

They say, “Now we'll catch you! God has deserted you, and no one can save you.”

Cruel strangers have attacked and want me dead. Not one of them cares about you.

Don't let my brutal enemies attack from all sides and kill me.

But you, Lord, tell them, “I will do something! The poor are mistreated and helpless people moan. I'll rescue all who suffer.”

He said, “Your Majesty, I beg you not to punish me! Please, forget what I did when you were leaving Jerusalem. Don't even think about it.

Absalom would say, “You deserve to win your case. It's too bad the king doesn't have anyone to hear complaints like yours.