Psalm 54
Bible in Basic English
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.
BetrayalHelpDeliveranceThanksgiving
1Let your name be my salvation, O God; let my cause be judged by your strength.
2Let my prayer come before you, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
3For men who are going after me have come out against me, violent men are purposing to take my soul; they have not put God before their eyes. (Selah.)
4See, God is my helper: the Lord is the great supporter of my soul.
5Let the evil works of my haters come back on them again; let them be cut off by your good faith.
6Freely will I make my offerings to you; I will give praise to your name, O Lord, for it is good.
7Because it has been my saviour from all my trouble; and my eyes have seen the punishment of my haters.
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