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Psalms Chapter 54 (ACV)

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Psalm 54: Save Me, O God, By Thy Name
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1 Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me in thy might.

2 Hear my prayer, O God. Give ear to the words of my mouth.

3 For strangers are risen up against me, and violent men have sought after my soul. They have not set God before them. Selah.

4 Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is of those who uphold my soul.

5 He will requite the evil to my enemies. Destroy thou them in thy truth.

6 With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to thee. I will give thanks to thy name, O Jehovah, for it is good.

7 For he has delivered me out of all trouble, and my eye has seen it upon my enemies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 54 about?
Psalm 54 is a brief prayer for rescue from 'strangers' and 'oppressors' who have risen against the psalmist (v.3), moving quickly from request to confidence that God is his helper (v.4) and a vow to offer sacrifice in thanks (v.6).
What does the psalm say about God as helper?
Verse 4 says 'Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul,' a confidence similar to Hebrews 13:6's 'The Lord is my helper.'
How does the psalm end?
It ends with thanksgiving already looking back on deliverance: 'he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies' (v.7).

Today's Verse

Behold, I send an angel before thee, to keep thee by the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.

Exodus 23:20 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The psalmist declares 'God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul,' a confidence matched in Hebrews 13:6. The chapter closes with a vow of freewill sacrifice before the longer lament of Psalms 55.