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Psalm 54.
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The psalmist asks for rescue from hostile strangers and affirms God as his helper. Anticipated deliverance leads to a promise of willing thanksgiving.
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- 1To 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.
- 2Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
- 3For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
- 4Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
- 5He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
- 6I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
- 7For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
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