Psalms 55:16-23 - Exposition

In conclusion, the psalmist turns altogether to God, whom he now addresses as "Jehovah" ( Psalms 55:16 , Psalms 55:22 ), and expresses his confidence that, in answer to his continual prayers ( Psalms 55:17 ), God will come to his aid, will deliver his soul from the machinations of his enemies, and will visit them with "affliction" ( Psalms 55:19 ) and "destruction" ( Psalms 55:23 ). Still grieved chiefly by the defection of his unfaithful friend, he once more describes the treachery and heinousness of his conduct ( Psalms 55:20 , Psalms 55:21 ), before winding up with a word of comfort for all the righteous ( Psalms 55:22 ), and of menace against all the ungodly ( Psalms 55:23 ).