What does Psalm 55:19 mean?

Psalm 55:19 highlights themes such as divine justice, fear, affliction when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 55:19 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.

17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

18He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.

19God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.

20He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath broken his covenant.

21The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

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1 Peter 3:12
This verse states that the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, similar to the assurance of God's attention in Psalm 55:19.
Psalm 37:1
Both verses address the fate of the wicked and the security of the righteous.
Lamentations 3:34-36
These verses emphasize God's justice, resonating with the themes in Psalm 55:19.