Psalm 54
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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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1(54-1) For the Leader; with string-music. Maschil of David: (54-2) when the Ziphites came and said to Saul: 'Doth not David hide himself with us?' (54-3) O God, save me by Thy name, and right me by Thy might.
2(54-4) O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth.
3(54-5) For strangers are risen up against me, and violent men have sought after my soul; they have not set God before them. Selah
4(54-6) Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is for me as the upholder of my soul.
5(54-7) He will requite the evil unto them that lie in wait for me; destroy Thou them in Thy truth.
6(54-8) With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto Thee; I will give thanks unto Thy name, O LORD, for it is good.
7(54-9) For He hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath gazed upon mine enemies.
JPS TaNaKH 1917 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.