Chapter Summary
Psalm 54, written when the Ziphites betrayed David's hiding place to Saul, is a brief but powerful cry for salvation. David asks God to save him by His name and vindicate him by His might. Strangers seek his life, but God is his helper and sustainer. He vows a freewill offering and declares: "He has delivered me from every trouble."
Key Verses in This Chapter
Psalms Chapter 54
Chapter 54 of Psalms from the Holy Bible
Verses
Psalms 54:1
Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
Psalms 54:2
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
Psalms 54:3
For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
Psalms 54:4
Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
Psalms 54:5
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
Psalms 54:6
I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
Psalms 54:7
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
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