Introduction
David, in great danger and distress from the implacable malice of his enemies, calls on God for mercy, Psalm 55:1-5 ; wishes he had the wings of a dove, that he might flee away, and be at rest, Psalm 55:6-8 ; prays against his enemies, and describes their wickedness, Psalm 55:9-11 ; speaks of a false friend, who had been the principal cause of all his distresses, Psalm 55:12-14 ; again prays against his enemies, Psalm 55:15 ; expresses his confidence in God, Psalm 55:16-18 ; gives a farther description of the deceitful friend, Psalm 55:19-21 ; encourages himself in the Lord, and foretells the destruction of his foes, Psalm 55:22 , Psalm 55:23 .
The title, "To the chief Musician upon Neginoth, A Psalm of David, giving instruction." This is the same as the preceding, Psalm 54:1-7 ; (note), which see.
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