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Psalms 55:6

And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
Psalms 55:6 · King James Version

In other versions

  • And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then would I fly away, and be at rest.

    ASV

  • And I said, If only I had wings like a dove! for then I would go in flight from here and be at rest.

    BBE

  • And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away, and be at rest;

    DBY

  • I said, "Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest.

    WEB

  • And I say, `Who doth give to me a pinion as a dove? I fly away and rest,

    YLT

  • And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.

    ENG

  • Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.

    WBT

  • I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest.

    BSB

In context

4My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.

5Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.

6And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.

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

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

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