I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies.

They look, but there is no one to save them— they look to the Lord, but He does not answer them.

Now please come and let me advise you. Save your life and the life of your son Solomon.

So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. March up and save me from the power of the king of Aram and of the king of Israel, who are rising up against me.”

Now, Lord our God, please save us from his hand so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the Lord God—You alone.

And say: “Save us, God of our salvation; gather us and rescue us from the nations so that we may give thanks to Your holy name and rejoice in Your praise.

So the Lord saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the power of King Sennacherib of Assyria and from the power of all others. He gave them rest on every side.

Mordecai Saves the King

During those days while Mordecai was sitting at the King’s Gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two eunuchs who guarded the king’s entrance, became infuriated and planned to assassinate King Ahasuerus.

Harbona, one of the royal eunuchs, said: “There is a gallows 75 feet tall at Haman’s house that he made for Mordecai, who gave the report that saved the king.” The king commanded, “Hang him on it.”

He saves the needy from their sharp words and from the clutches of the powerful.

When others are humiliated and you say, “Lift them up,” God will save the humble.

Rise up, Lord! Save me, my God! You strike all my enemies on the cheek; You break the teeth of the wicked.

Turn, Lord! Rescue me; save me because of Your faithful love.

Psalm 7

Prayer for Justice

A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning the words of Cush, a Benjaminite.

Yahweh my God, I seek refuge in You; save me from all my pursuers and rescue me

My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart.

Rise up, Lord! Confront him; bring him down. With Your sword, save me from the wicked.

With Your hand, Lord, save me from men, from men of the world whose portion is in this life: You fill their bellies with what You have in store; their sons are satisfied, and they leave their surplus to their children.

I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies.

They cry for help, but there is no one to save them— they cry to the Lord, but He does not answer them.

Save me from the mouth of the lion! You have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen.

Save Your people, bless Your possession, shepherd them, and carry them forever.

Psalm 31

A Plea for Protection

For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.

Lord, I seek refuge in You; let me never be disgraced. Save me by Your righteousness.

Listen closely to me; rescue me quickly. Be a rock of refuge for me, a mountain fortress to save me.

Show Your favor to Your servant; save me by Your faithful love.

A king is not saved by a large army; a warrior will not be delivered by great strength.