Psalm 54
New International Version
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
1Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might.
2Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth.
3Arrogant foes are attacking me; ruthless people are trying to kill me— people without regard for God.
4Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.
5Let evil recoil on those who slander me; in your faithfulness destroy them.
6I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, Lord, for it is good.
7You have delivered me from all my troubles, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.
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