Psalms 55:4 Meaning and Explanation
“My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist experiences profound internal pain and the fear of death.
The Context of Psalms 55:4
The psalm moves inward to the psalmist's emotional and spiritual state.
What Does Psalms 55:4 Mean?
Emotional agony is located in the heart—the center of feeling and will. The pain is described as sore, suggesting deep, continuous suffering that affects the whole person from within.
Terrors of death are not merely abstract: they have fallen upon the psalmist, making mortal dread a present, crushing reality. Death seems imminent, not distant or theoretical.
Psalms 55:4 in the Original Language
chalal (חָלַל), 'sore pained' — deeply wounded or pierced, used of both physical and spiritual hurt.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 55:4
What does Psalms 55:4 mean?
The psalmist experiences profound internal pain and the fear of death.
What is the context of Psalms 55:4?
The psalm moves inward to the psalmist's emotional and spiritual state.