Psalm 55:4

The Passion Translation

My heart is trembling inside my chest as the terror of death seizes me.

Cross References

Psalm 116:3

Death once stared me in the face, and I was close to slipping into its dark shadows. I was terrified and overcome with sorrow.

Hebrews 5:7

During Christ’s days on earth he pleaded with God, praying with passion and with tearful agony that God would spare him from death. And because of his perfect devotion his prayer was answered and he was delivered.

Psalm 88:3

Everyone sees my life ebbing out. They consider me a hopeless case and see me as a dead man.

Psalm 69:20

I’m heartsick and heartbroken by it all. Their contempt has crushed my soul. I looked for sympathy and compassion but found only empty stares.

Psalm 6:3

My soul is so troubled; but you, Yahweh—how long?

John 12:27

“Even though I am torn within, and my soul is in turmoil, I will not ask the Father to rescue me from this hour of trial. For I have come to fulfill my purpose —to offer myself to God.

Psalm 42:10

Their wounding words pierce my heart over and over while they say, “Where is this God of yours?”