A fugitive prays from a rocky shelter as loyal companions bring food and strangers search outside

Psalm 54

American Standard Version (1901)
Chapter overview
Psalm 54 arises when strangers betray David's location to hostile power. The brief prayer asks for vindication and rescue, recognizes sustaining help through loyal companions, and promises willing thanksgiving after deliverance.
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1Save me, O God, by thy name, And judge me in thy might.
2Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.
3For strangers are risen up against me, And violent men have sought after my soul: They have not set God before them. [Selah
4Behold, God is my helper: The Lord is of them that uphold my soul.
5He will requite the evil unto mine enemies: Destroy thou them in thy truth.
6With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto thee: I will give thanks unto thy name, O Jehovah, for it is good.
7For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; And mine eye hath seen my desire upon mine enemies.

American Standard Version (1901) — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.