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The Pulpit Commentary: Psalms (Vol. I) Psalm 55

The probable date of the psalm is the time of Absalom’s rebellion. David, still a dweller at Jerusalem (vers. 9–11), has become aware of the conspiracy which has been formed against him (vers. 3–8), and of the participation in it of his “familiar friend,” Ahithophel

English Standard Version Psalm 55

12  For it is not an enemy who taunts me—

then I could bear it;

it is not an adversary who tdeals insolently with me—

then I could hide from him.

13  uBut it is you, a man, my equal,

my companion, my familiar friend.

14  We used to take sweet counsel together;

within God’s house we walked in vthe throng.

15  Let death steal over them;

let them go down to Sheol walive;

for evil is in their dwelling place and in their heart.