Psalms 54
54
Defend Me
For the Pure and Shining One
David’s contemplative song of instruction
A song of derision # 54 The Hebrew word used here and translated in some versions as “stringed instrument” can also be rendered “a song of mocking.” This is a psalm for anyone who feels betrayed, rejected, and stuck in a difficult situation with no one at his or her side. when the Ziphites betrayed David to Saul, saying, “David is hiding among us; come and get him!”
1God, deliver me by your mighty name!
Come with your glorious power and save me!
2Listen to my prayer; turn your ears to my cry!
3These violent men have risen up against me;
heartless, ruthless men # 54:3 Or “foreigners.” who care nothing about God
seek to take my life.
Pause in his presence
4But the Lord God has become my divine helper.
He leans into my heart and lays his hands upon # 54:4 The word used here can be translated “uphold” or “sustain.” It comes from a root word that means “to lean upon” or “to lay hands upon.” This translation includes both concepts in this verse. me!
5God will see to it that those who sow evil will reap evil.
So Lord, in your great faithfulness, destroy them once and for all!
6Lord, I will offer myself freely, and everything I am I give to you.
I will worship and praise your name, O Lord,
for it is precious to me.
7Through you I’m saved—rescued from every trouble.
I’ve seen with my eyes the defeat of my enemies.
I’ve triumphed over them all!
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Psalm 54
David wrote this special song for the music leader. He must use stringed instruments. It was when the men of Ziph went to Saul and they said, ‘David is hiding with us.’
God keeps me safe #54:1 Saul wanted to kill David. David went to Ziph to hide from Saul. Ziph was near where David's family lived. David gave help to the people of Ziph to fight their enemies. But the men of Ziph told Saul where David was.
1God, you are great, so please help me!
Use your power to show that I am right.
2God, hear my prayer,
and listen carefully to what I am saying.
3Strangers are attacking me!
Cruel people want to kill me.
They do not respect you, God. #54:3 In verses 1-3 David is asking for help because of who God is.
Selah.
4But I know that God is the one who gives me help.
My Lord takes care of me.
5Pay back my enemies with their own evil.
Please do what you have promised
and destroy them.
6I choose to offer a sacrifice to thank you.
Lord, you are always good,
so I want to praise your name.
7Yes, God has saved me from all my trouble.
When I looked at my enemies,
I see that I have won against them. #54:7 In verses 4-7 David has received God's help, so he praises God for who he is (his name).
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