Psalm 54
New Living Translation
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
1Come with great power, O God, and rescue me! Defend me with your might.
2Listen to my prayer, O God. Pay attention to my plea.
3For strangers are attacking me; violent people are trying to kill me. They care nothing for God. Interlude
4But God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive!
5May the evil plans of my enemies be turned against them. Do as you promised and put an end to them.
6I will sacrifice a voluntary offering to you; I will praise your name, O Lord, for it is good.
7For you have rescued me from my troubles and helped me to triumph over my enemies.
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