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Psalms 54

Bible in Basic English (BBE) - 1949

7 verses - Simplified vocabulary - Public Domain

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Psalms 54:1

To the chief music-maker; on Neginoth. Maschil. Of David. When the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Is not David keeping himself secret among us?

Psalms 54:2

Let my prayer come before you, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

Psalms 54:3

For men who are going after me have come out against me, violent men are purposing to take my soul; they have not put God before their eyes. (Selah.)

Psalms 54:4

See, God is my helper: the Lord is the great supporter of my soul.

Psalms 54:5

Let the evil works of my haters come back on them again; let them be cut off by your good faith.

Psalms 54:6

Freely will I make my offerings to you; I will give praise to your name, O Lord, for it is good.

Psalms 54:7

Because it has been my saviour from all my trouble; and my eyes have seen the punishment of my haters.

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