Psalm 55:5
New International Version
Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me.

New Living Translation
Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking.

English Standard Version
Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me.

Berean Standard Bible
Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me.

King James Bible
Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.

New King James Version
Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me.

New American Standard Bible
Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me.

NASB 1995
Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me.

NASB 1977
Fear and trembling come upon me; And horror has overwhelmed me.

Legacy Standard Bible
Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror has covered me.

Amplified Bible
Fear and trembling have come upon me; Horror has overwhelmed me.

Christian Standard Bible
Fear and trembling grip me; horror has overwhelmed me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Fear and trembling grip me; horror has overwhelmed me.

American Standard Version
Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me.

Contemporary English Version
I am trembling with fear, completely terrified.

English Revised Version
Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Fear and trembling have overcome me. Horror has overwhelmed me.

Good News Translation
I am gripped by fear and trembling; I am overcome with horror.

International Standard Version
Fear and trembling have overwhelmed me, and horror has covered me.

Majority Standard Bible
Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me.

NET Bible
Fear and panic overpower me; terror overwhelms me.

New Heart English Bible
Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.

Webster's Bible Translation
Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.

World English Bible
Fearfulness and trembling have come on me. Horror has overwhelmed me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Fear and trembling come to me, "" And horror covers me.

Young's Literal Translation
Fear and trembling come in to me, And horror doth cover me.

Smith's Literal Translation
Fear and trembling will come upon me, and horror will cover me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Fear and trembling are come upon me: and darkness hath covered me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Fear and trembling have overwhelmed me, and darkness has buried me.

New American Bible
Fear and trembling overwhelm me; shuddering sweeps over me.

New Revised Standard Version
Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and the shadow of death has overwhelmed me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the shadows of death covered me!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Fear and trembling come upon me, And horror hath overwhelmed me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Fear and trembling came upon me, and darkness covered me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Cast Your Burden upon the LORD
4My heart murmurs within me, and the terrors of death assail me. 5Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me. 6I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest.…

Cross References
Isaiah 21:4
My heart falters; fear makes me tremble. The twilight I desired has turned to horror.

Jeremiah 6:24
We have heard the report; our hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped us, pain like that of a woman in labor.

Job 21:6
When I remember, terror takes hold, and my body trembles in horror.

Daniel 5:6
his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together.

Habakkuk 3:16
I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us.

Luke 21:26
Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Matthew 26:37-38
He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

Mark 14:33-34
He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.”

John 12:27
Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour.

2 Corinthians 7:5
For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.

2 Corinthians 1:8
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.

Philippians 2:26-27
For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. / He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

Revelation 1:17
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,


Treasury of Scripture

Fearfulness and trembling are come on me, and horror has overwhelmed me.

Fearfulness

Psalm 119:120
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

2 Samuel 15:14
And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

Job 6:4
For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.

horror

Psalm 42:6
O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.

Psalm 61:2
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalm 88:15,16
I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted…

overwhelmed [heb.

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Psalm 55
1. David in his prayer complains of his fearful case
9. He prays against his enemies, of whose wickedness and treachery he complains
16. He comforts himself in God's preservation oh him, and confusion of his enemies














Fear and trembling
The Hebrew words for "fear" (פַּחַד, pachad) and "trembling" (רָעַד, ra'ad) convey a deep, visceral reaction to danger or distress. In the context of ancient Israel, these terms often describe the response to a perceived threat, whether from enemies, natural disasters, or divine judgment. The psalmist's use of these words suggests an intense emotional and physical response, indicating that the situation is dire and beyond human control. This phrase reflects the human condition of vulnerability and the need for divine intervention, reminding believers that even in moments of profound fear, God is a refuge and strength.

Grip me
The Hebrew verb used here (אָחַז, achaz) implies being seized or held tightly. This suggests that the psalmist feels trapped or ensnared by his emotions, unable to escape the overwhelming sense of dread. In a broader biblical context, this imagery can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual battles believers face, where fear can take hold and paralyze faith. The psalmist's candid expression of being gripped by fear serves as a reminder that acknowledging our struggles is the first step toward seeking God's deliverance.

Horror
The word "horror" (בִּעֲתָה, bi'atah) in Hebrew denotes a state of terror or panic. This term is often associated with the anticipation of impending doom or disaster. In the historical context of the psalms, such horror could arise from threats of war, betrayal, or divine retribution. The psalmist's experience of horror underscores the reality of living in a fallen world where evil and chaos can seem overwhelming. Yet, it also points to the hope that God, who is sovereign over all, can transform horror into peace.

Has overwhelmed me
The phrase "has overwhelmed me" (יְכַסֵּנִי, yekhaseni) suggests being covered or enveloped, as if by a flood. This imagery is powerful, evoking the sense of being submerged under a torrent of emotions or circumstances. In the biblical narrative, floods often symbolize chaos and judgment, as seen in the account of Noah. However, they also represent God's power to cleanse and renew. The psalmist's feeling of being overwhelmed invites believers to trust in God's ability to lift them out of the depths and set them on solid ground, reinforcing the promise of His steadfast love and faithfulness.

Verse 5. - Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. A graphic description of the feelings which the apprehension of death naturally excites in a man. Where the expectation of a life beyond the grave was so dim and shadowy as in Judaea at this time, the "horror" of death would be the greater.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Fear
יִרְאָ֣ה (yir·’āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence

and trembling
וָ֭רַעַד (wā·ra·‘aḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7461: A trembling

grip me,
יָ֣בֹא (yā·ḇō)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

and horror
פַּלָּצֽוּת׃ (pal·lā·ṣūṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6427: A shuddering

has overwhelmed me.
וַ֝תְּכַסֵּ֗נִי (wat·tə·ḵas·sê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover


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