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Psalms 54

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 54 of 150

1 To the Chief Musician on Neginoth. A Contemplation; A Psalm of David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Does not David hide himself among us? Save me, O God, by Your name; and judge me by Your might.

2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

3 For strangers have risen up against me; and terrifying men seek after my soul; they have not set God before them. Selah.

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Chapter Summary

David prays for deliverance. To the Chief Musician on Neginoth. A Contemplation; A Psalm of David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Does not David hide himself among us?

Key Hebrew Words

אֶזְבְּחָה slaughter for sacrifice H2076 · TWOT 525
צָ֭רָה vexer H6869 · TWOT 1974b
נַפְשִׁ֑ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a
מַשְׂכִּ֥יל contemplative poem H4905 · TWOT 2263b
תְּפִלָּתִ֑ prayer H8605 · TWOT 1776a

People & Context

Ziphites Betray David

The Ziphites come to Saul to reveal David's hiding place, causing David to cry out to God for deliverance.

Timeline

Ziphites Betray David

The Ziphites come to Saul to reveal David's hiding place, causing David to cry out to God for deliverance.

Psalms 54:1-3

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