Psalms Chapter 54 (KJV)
Psalms 54
Trust in God during persecutionDivine justice and judgmentGod as helper and protectorThanksgiving and praiseSacrificial worship
[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, {A Psalm} of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?] Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. {chief...: or, overseer} {Maschil: or, of instruction}
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
Behold, God {is} mine helper: the Lord {is} with them that uphold my soul.
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. {mine...: Heb. those that observe me}
I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for {it is} good.
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen {his desire} upon mine enemies.
Context & Meaning
Psalm 54 is a desperate prayer of David written during his persecution by King Saul and betrayal by the Ziphites. In this psalm, David cries out to God for deliverance, expresses confidence in God's protection, and vows to praise Him for His faithfulness.