Psalms54
English Standard Version
1To the : with . A of , when the and , Is us? O , me by your , and me by your .
2O , my ; to the of my .
3 have me; my ; they do themselves.
4 , is my ; the is the of my .
5He will the to my ; in your put an to them.
6With a I will to you; I will to your , O Lord, it is .
7 he has me , and my has in triumph on my .
Cross References
Psalms 54Historical context of the Ziphites betraying David to Saul, giving rise to this prayer.
Supported by Matthew Poole, John Calvin, JFB
Appeal for God to judge and vindicate based on integrity and His power.
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Beholding the desire/overthrow upon enemies through God's merciful preservation.
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Contrast between setting God always before oneself versus the wicked who do not.
Supported by Matthew Henry, JFB
Treating Israelite oppressors as heathen/strangers due to their godless cruelty.
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The direct cry for God to be the helper of the soul.
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The heart established without fear, looking upon the defeat of adversaries.
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Verbal echo: proud/strangers rising up, violent men seeking the soul without setting God before them.
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The Lord taking part with those who help and uphold the soul.
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Prayer for enemies to be cut off in God's mercy and truth.
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Praising the name of the Lord because it is good.
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Urgent, consecutive parallel cries to God to hear prayer and give ear.
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Workers of iniquity who consume God's people and do not call upon Him.
Supported by Matthew Poole
The righteous rejoicing when seeing the divine vengeance and judgment executed.
Supported by Matthew Poole
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