Psalm 54
Geneva Bible 1599
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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1To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David, to give instruction. When the Ziphims came and said unto Saul, Is not David hid among us? Save mee, O God, by thy Name, and by thy power iudge me.
2O God, heare my prayer: hearken vnto the wordes of my mouth.
3For strangers are risen vp against me, and tyrants seeke my soule: they haue not set God before them. Selah.
4Beholde, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that vpholde my soule.
5He shall rewarde euill vnto mine enemies: Oh cut them off in thy trueth!
6Then I will sacrifice freely vnto thee: I wil praise thy Name, O Lord, because it is good.
7For he hath deliuered me out of al trouble, and mine eye hath seene my desire vpon mine enemies.
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