Chapter Summary

Complaint concerning false friends.

Discussion Questions for Psalms, Chapter 55

1. How would you describe David's demeanor throughout this Psalm? What should this tell you about the context of the situation?
2. According to this Psalm, what is specifically troubling David about his enemy? Why is this concerning?
3. Has there ever been in a time in your life where you can relate to David in this Psalm? What did you learn from the situation?
4. Why does David wish he had wings "like a dove" (ESV)? Do you believe this is a sinful feeling? Why or Why not?
5. What does David's brutal honesty throughout this Psalm teach you about what God desires of us today? How should that change your spiritual life?
6. How can David's lament in this Psalm help us deal with difficult situations and circumstances? Why is dealing with those situations rightly important?
7. V.22 states ”Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.“ (ESV), what does this tell you about God? What does He desire from us? How could this be comforting?
8. Why is it important to have trust in the Lord? How does this affect your life either positively or negatively?
9. If a Christian wanted to have the same honesty with God as David has in this Psalm, what should they begin to do?
10. Consider Psalm 51, how does that Psalm relate with this passage? What sticks out to you?

Key Words/Phrase

Complaint, v. 2.

Characters

God, David.

Strong Verse(s)

16, 17, 22.