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Psalm 55:8 KJV
Psalms · chapter 55 · verse 8
I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.Psalm 55:8 · King James Version
Psalm 55:8 in context
6And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
7Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
8I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
9Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.
10Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- hastenchûwshto hurryH2363 →
- escapemiphlâṭan escapeH4655 →
- windyrûwachwindH7307 →
- stormçâʻâhto rushH5584 →
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In these verses we have, I. David praying. Prayer is a salve for every sore and a relief to the spirit under every burden: Give ear to my prayer, O God! Psa 55:1, Psa 55:2.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-8