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Psalms 54 (KJV)

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Psalms 54 is chapter 54 of 150 in the Old Testament book of Psalms (7 verses). Genre: poetry (worship & prayer). Author: Various authors; many attributed to David (also Asaph, the sons of Korah, Moses, Solomon, and others). It belongs to the section “Book II” (chapters 42–72). Its most cross-referenced verse is Psalms 54:4.

1Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.

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

3For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.

4Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

5He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.

6I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.

7For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).

Key verses in Psalms 54

The verses of this chapter that other passages of Scripture point back to most often.

  • Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

  • For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

  • For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.

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