What does Psalm 55:9 mean?

Psalm 55:9 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 55:9 today?

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

Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.

7Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.

8I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.

9Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city.

10Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow are in the midst of it.

11Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.

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