Psalm 55:16-23

Good News Translation

¹⁶ But I call to the Lord God for help,
    and he will save me.
¹⁷ Morning, noon, and night
    my complaints and groans go up to him,
    and he will hear my voice.
¹⁸ He will bring me safely back
    from the battles that I fight
    against so many enemies.
¹⁹ God, who has ruled from eternity,
    will hear me and defeat them;
for they refuse to change,
    and they do not fear him.

²⁰ My former companion attacked his friends;
    he broke his promises.
²¹ His words were smoother than cream,
    but there was hatred in his heart;
his words were as soothing as oil,
    but they cut like sharp swords.

²² Leave your troubles with the Lord,
    and he will defend you;
    he never lets honest people be defeated.

²³ But you, O God, will bring those murderers and liars to their graves
    before half their life is over.
As for me, I will trust in you.