Psalms 54 DBY
Summary: Headed with the occasion "when the Ziphites went and told Saul, 'Is not David hiding among us?'" (1 Samuel 23 and 26), Psalm 54 is a short, urgent plea from a man betrayed by fellow Israelites who tipped off Saul to his hiding place. The psalmist appeals directly to God's name and might for vindication against these "strangers" and "ruthless men" who do not set God before themselves (v. 1, 3). It closes with a vow to offer a freewill sacrifice and a confident anticipation of looking in triumph on his enemies (v. 6-7).
1To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments: an instruction. Of David; when the Ziphites came, and said to Saul, Is not David hiding himself with us? OGod, by thy name save me, and by thy strength do me justice.
2OGod, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth.
3For strangers are risen up against me, and the violent seek after my life: they have not setGod before them. Selah.
4Behold,God is my helper; the Lord is among them that uphold my soul.
5He will requite evil to mine enemies: in thy truth cut them off.
6I will freely sacrifice unto thee; I will praise thy name, O Jehovah, because it is good.
7For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath seen [its desire] upon mine enemies.
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