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54 Written by David at the time the men of Ziph tried to betray him to Saul.

Come with great power,[a] O God, and save me! Defend me with your might! Oh, listen to my prayer. For violent men have risen against me—ruthless men who care nothing for God are seeking my life.

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  1. Psalm 54:1 with great power, literally, “by your name.”

Psalm 54[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil[b] of David. When the Ziphites(A) had gone to Saul and said, “Is not David hiding among us?”

Save me(B), O God, by your name;(C)
    vindicate me by your might.(D)
Hear my prayer, O God;(E)
    listen to the words of my mouth.

Arrogant foes are attacking me;(F)
    ruthless people(G) are trying to kill me(H)
    people without regard for God.[c](I)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 54:1 In Hebrew texts 54:1-7 is numbered 54:3-9.
  2. Psalm 54:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
  3. Psalm 54:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.