Psalm 55:9

World English Bible

Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language,
for I have seen violence and strife in the city.

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Psalm 55:9 in other translations

Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongue; For I have seen violence and strife in the city.

Psalm 55:9 · American Standard Version

Psalm 55:9 in context

  1. 7Behold, then I would wander far off.
    I would lodge in the wilderness.”
  2. 8“I would hurry to a shelter from the stormy wind and storm.”
  3. 9Confuse them, Lord, and confound their language,
    for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
  4. 10Day and night they prowl around on its walls.
    Malice and abuse are also within her.
  5. 11Destructive forces are within her.
    Threats and lies don’t depart from her streets.