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Psalm 55:16
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 55:16
New Catholic Bible
16 Let death strike my enemies by surprise;
let them descend alive to the netherworld,
for evil dwells in their homes
and in the depths of their hearts.[a]
Footnotes
- Psalm 55:16 The psalmist calls for the sudden, premature death of his enemies (see note on v. 10 above), which was the same as the punishment wished on one’s enemies (see Pss 73:19; 102:25; Job 15:32; Prov 1:12; Isa 38:10; Jer 17:11), a punishment that overtook the rebellious band of Korah (see Num 16:32f). Hearts: (also v. 22). See note on Ps 4:8.
Psalm 55:16
New International Version
Psalm 55:16
New International Version
16 As for me, I call to God,
and the Lord saves me.
New International Version (NIV) 
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