Psalms 54
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Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
3 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is good.
7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
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Psalm 54:1-7
The Lord Upholds My Life
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites went and told Saul, “Is not David hiding among us?”
1O God, save me by your name,
and vindicate me by your might.
2O God, hear my prayer;
give ear to the words of my mouth.
3For strangers have risen against me;
ruthless men seek my life;
they do not set God before themselves. Selah
4Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
5He will return the evil to my enemies;
in your faithfulness put an end to them.
6With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you;
I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good.
7For he has delivered me from every trouble,
and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.
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Psalm 54:1-7
Psalm 54
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil of David. When the Ziphites had gone to Saul and said, “Is not David hiding among us?”
1Save me, O God, by your name;
vindicate me by your might.
2Hear my prayer, O God;
listen to the words of my mouth.
3Arrogant foes are attacking me;
ruthless people are trying to kill me—
people without regard for God.
4Surely God is my help;
the Lord is the one who sustains me.
5Let evil recoil on those who slander me;
in your faithfulness destroy them.
6I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you;
I will praise your name, Lord, for it is good.
7You have delivered me from all my troubles,
and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.
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Commentary
Psalm 54 resonates with a deep cry for help in the face of adversaries and danger. It is a prayerful plea for divine intervention and protection, revealing the psalmist's unwavering trust in God's faithfulness. In this spiritual reflection, we uncover timeless lessons of faith, reliance, and the power of God's steadfast love.
As we delve deeper into the psalm, we witness the psalmist's unwavering faith in God's steadfast love and faithfulness. They are certain that God will come to their aid and deliver them from their troubles. This unwavering trust serves as a powerful reminder for us to hold firm to our faith even in the darkest moments, knowing that God is always by our side, ready to extend a helping hand.
This psalm reminds us that even when we feel outnumbered or overwhelmed by adversity, we can find solace in God's unfailing love and protection. It encourages us to anchor ourselves in faith, trusting that God will uphold us in every situation. May we be inspired by the psalmist's example and seek refuge in the Divine, knowing that our prayers are heard and answered and that God's loving presence will never leave us.
Enoch Aguilar
Associate Dean for Student Life and
Lectures for Religious Studies and Ethics
Adventist School of Medicine of East-Central Africa
Kigali, Rwanda (as of this writing)
