Psa 55:1-3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 55:1-23: Ps 55 The psalmist is faced with adversaries whose leader is a former friend (55:12-14 ), and he is overwhelmed with anguish. He turns to the Lord in prayer and commits himself to the Lord for redress (55:22-23 ). Jesus experienced similar suffering when his friend (Judas) betrayed him. He also experienced the answer to the psalmist’s prayer: (1) by taking the place of the wicked and receiving their judgment (Isa 53:7-9 ), and (2) by committing himself to the Father, who rescued (Luke 23:46 ) and rewarded him (Isa 53:10-12 ). Summary for Ps 55:1-3: 55:1-3 The occasion for this prayer is an attack by an enemy.

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fIsa 53:10-12►

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‏ Psalms 55:1-3

Summary for Ps 55:1-23: Ps 55 ^a The psalmist is faced with adversaries whose leader is a former friend (55:12-14 ^b), and he is overwhelmed with anguish. He turns to the Lord in prayer and commits himself to the Lord for redress (55:22-23 ^c). Jesus experienced similar suffering when his friend (Judas) betrayed him. He also experienced the answer to the psalmist’s prayer: (1) by taking the place of the wicked and receiving their judgment (Isa 53:7-9 ^d), and (2) by committing himself to the Father, who rescued (Luke 23:46 ^e) and rewarded him (Isa 53:10-12 ^f).
Summary for Ps 55:1-3: 55:1-3 ^g The occasion for this prayer is an attack by an enemy.