The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 55:16-23

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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).

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