Psalm 54
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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
1O God, deliver me by your name! Vindicate me by your power!
2O God, listen to my prayer! Pay attention to what I say!
3For foreigners attack me; ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life. (Selah)
4Look, God is my deliverer! The Lord is among those who support me.
5May those who wait to ambush me be repaid for their evil! As a demonstration of your faithfulness, destroy them!
6With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you! I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good!
7Surely he rescues me from all trouble, and I triumph over my enemies.
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