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Psalms 54

Highlighted words differ from the WEB. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    WEBFor the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Isn’t David hiding himself among us?” Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.
    KJVTo 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.
  2. 2
    WEBHear my prayer, God. Listen to the words of my mouth.
    KJVHear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
  3. 3
    WEBFor strangers have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven’t set God before them. Selah.
    KJVFor strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
  4. 4
    WEBBehold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.
    KJVBehold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
  5. 5
    WEBHe will repay the evil to my enemies. Destroy them in your truth.
    KJVHe shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
  6. 6
    WEBWith a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, Yahweh, for it is good.
    KJVI will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
  7. 7
    WEBFor he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.
    KJVFor he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
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