The Bible – Old Testament
Psalms
Index
Int. 1. 2. 3. … 53. 54. 55. … 149. 150.
Chapter 54
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1 For the leader. On stringed instruments. A maskil of David,
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when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “David is hiding among us.”
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2 O God, by your name save me. By your strength defend my cause.
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O God, hear my prayer. Listen to the words of my mouth.
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The arrogant have risen against me; the ruthless seek my life; they do not keep God before them. Selah
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God is present as my helper; the Lord sustains my life.
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Turn back the evil upon my foes; in your faithfulness, destroy them.
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Then I will offer you generous sacrifice and praise your gracious name, LORD,
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Because it has rescued me from every trouble, and my eyes look down on my foes.
1 [Psalm 54] A lament in which the person under attack calls directly upon God for help (⇒ Psalm 54:3-5). Refusing to despair, the psalmist hopes in God, who is active in history and just (⇒ Psalm 54:6-7). The psalm ends with a serene promise to return thanks (⇒ Psalm 54:7[8-9]).
2 [3] By your name: one is present in one’s name, hence God as revealed to humans.
Index
Int. 1. 2. 3. … 53. 54. 55. … 149. 150.