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Cast Your Burden upon the LORD
…15Let death seize them by surprise; let them go down to Sheol alive, for evil is with them in their homes.16But IcalltoGod,and the LORDsaves me.17Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.…

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As for me, I will call on God; and the LORD shall save me.

Psalm 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

Psalm 73:28
Butit is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

Psalm 91:15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: Iwill be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

PrayerSaveSavesSavethSaviourPrayerSaveSavesSavethSaviour1.David in his prayer complains of his fearful case
9.He prays against his enemies, of whose wickedness and treachery he complains
16.He comforts himself in God's preservation oh him, and confusion of his enemies

But I call to God
This phrase emphasizes the act of calling upon God in times of distress, a common theme throughout the Psalms. The psalmist, traditionally believed to be David, often found himself in situations where he needed divine intervention. The act of calling to God signifies a personal relationship and trust in God's ability to hear and respond. This reflects the broader biblical theme of prayer as a means of communication with God, seen in other scriptures such asPsalm 18:6 andJeremiah 33:3. The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a strong emphasis on prayer and supplication, often in the form of lament, as a way to seek God's help and guidance.

and the LORD saves me
The use of "LORD" in all caps indicates the Hebrew name Yahweh, the covenant name of God, highlighting His personal and relational nature. The assurance of salvation here is both immediate and eschatological, pointing to God's deliverance from present troubles and ultimate salvation. This reflects the historical context of David's life, where he experienced God's deliverance from enemies like Saul and Absalom. Theologically, this phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of salvation, seen in passages likeIsaiah 43:11 andRomans 10:13. It also typologically points to Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate Savior, fulfilling the promise of deliverance for all who call upon Him, as noted inActs 4:12.

1.David
Traditionally attributed as the author ofPsalm 55, David is expressing his distress and trust in God amidst betrayal and turmoil.

2.God (Yahweh)
The central figure to whom David calls for deliverance, emphasizing His role as a savior and protector.

3.Enemies/Betrayers
Though not named in this specific verse, the context of the psalm involves David's adversaries and those who have betrayed him.

4.Jerusalem
While not directly mentioned in this verse, the setting of many of David's psalms, including this one, is often in or around Jerusalem.

5.Prayer
The act of calling upon God, which is a central theme in this verse and throughout the psalm.The Power of Prayer
David's immediate response to distress is to call upon God, highlighting the importance of prayer as a first resort rather than a last.

God's Faithfulness
The assurance that "the LORD will save me" underscores God's faithfulness to His people, encouraging believers to trust in His promises.

Dealing with Betrayal
David's experience of betrayal teaches us to turn to God for comfort and justice rather than seeking revenge.

Confidence in Salvation
The verse assures believers of God's willingness and ability to save, encouraging a confident faith in His deliverance.

Consistency in Faith
David's example shows the importance of maintaining a consistent relationship with God, especially in times of trouble.Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 55

Psalm 55 depicts a God who intervenes quickly, yet other biblical texts describe God as silent or distant. How can these verses be harmonized?

How do you call upon the Lord's name?

How do you call upon the Lord's name?

Psalm 20:1 - If this verse promises divine help in trouble, why do so many faithful people still suffer without apparent intervention?Verses 16-23. - In conclusion, the psalmist turns altogether to God, whom he now addresses as "Jehovah" (vers. 16, 22), and expresses his confidence that, in answer to his continual prayers (ver. 17), God will come to his aid, will deliver his soul from the machinations of his enemies, and will visit them with "affliction" (ver. 19) and "destruction" (ver. 23). Still grieved chiefly by the defection of his unfaithful friend, he once more describes the treachery and heinousness of his conduct (vers. 20. 21), before winding up with a word of comfort for all the righteous (ver. 22), and of menace against all the ungodly (ver. 23).Verse 16. -As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord (Jehovah)shall save me. The call is upon the God known to man by nature as the Almighty Ruler of the universe; the answer is from the covenant God of Israel, the Self-existent One, in whom Israel trusts. The two are different aspects of one and the same Being.

Parallel Commentaries ...


But I
אֲ֭נִי(’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589:I

call
אֶקְרָ֑א(’eq·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular
Strong's 7121:To call, proclaim, read

to
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

God,
אֱלֹהִ֣ים(’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

and the LORD
וַ֝יהוָ֗ה(Yah·weh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

will save me.
יוֹשִׁיעֵֽנִי׃(yō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3467:To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor


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