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Psalms Chapter 54 (BBE)

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Psalm 54: Save Me, O God, By Thy Name
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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?> Let your name be my salvation, O God; let my cause be judged by your strength.

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

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel; and with him two hundred and eighteen males.

Ezra 8:9 | 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.