KJV ORIGINAL
Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, then I would travel far away and stay in the wilderness. Selah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing a deep desire to escape from his troubles by fleeing to a remote, isolated place.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Psalm 55, David is expressing deep anguish in prayer over betrayal by a close friend, possibly during the rebellion led by his son Absalom, which threatened his kingship in ancient Israel. He longs to escape his enemies by fleeing to the wilderness, a common biblical motif representing isolation and a place to seek divine refuge. This reflects the struggles of leaders in the Old Testament who turned to God in times of personal and national crisis.
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