Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 54:1
1God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might!
Psalms 54:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
- New International Version (NIV)Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might.
- English Standard Version (ESV)O God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Save me, O God, by Your name, And vindicate me by Your strength.
Context of Psalms 54:1
God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might! 2God, hear my prayer; listen to the words from my mouth. 3For strangers rise up against me, and violent men intend to kill me. They do not let God guide them.Selah
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אֱ֭לֹהִים בְּשִׁמְךָ֣ הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑נִי וּבִגְבוּרָתְךָ֥ תְדִינֵֽנִי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 54:1
- 1 Samuel 23:19Some Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Isn’t it true that David is hiding among us in the strongholds in Horesh on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon?
- 1 Samuel 26:1Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah saying, “David is hiding on the hill of Hachilah opposite Jeshimon.”
- Micah 7:5Do not rely on a friend; don’t trust in a close companion. Seal your mouth from the woman who lies in your arms.
- Matthew 10:21“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise up against parents and have them put to death.
- Psalms 20:1May the Lord answer you in a day of trouble; may the name of Jacob’s God protect you.
- Psalms 48:10Like your name, God, so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth; your right hand is filled with justice.
- Psalms 79:9God of our salvation, help us, for the glory of your name. Rescue us and atone for our sins, for your name’s sake.
- Exodus 3:14God replied to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.”
- Exodus 23:21Be attentive to him and listen to him. Do not defy him, because he will not forgive your acts of rebellion, for my name is in him.
- Exodus 34:5The Lord came down in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed his name, “the Lord.”
- Proverbs 18:10The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
- Isaiah 30:27Look! The name of the Lord is coming from far away, his anger burning and heavy with smoke. His lips are full of fury, and his tongue is like a consuming fire.
- Matthew 1:21She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
- Acts 4:12There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.”
- Psalms 26:1Vindicate me, Lord, because I have lived with integrity and have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
- Psalms 43:1Vindicate me, God, and champion my cause against an unfaithful nation; rescue me from the deceitful and unjust person.
Commentaries on Psalms 54:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Save me, O God, by thy name - Save me by thyself alone; so name here may be understood. The name of God is often God himself. David was now in such imminent danger of being taken and destroyed, that no human means were left for his escape; if God therefore had not Interfered, he must have been destroyed. See the introduction, Psalm 54:1-7; (note).Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Save me, O God, by thy name - The word “name” here may include the perfections or attributes properly implied in the name. It is a calling on God as God, or in view of all that is implied in his name, or that constitutes the idea of “God.” That name would imply all of power and benevolence that was necessary to secure his salvation or safety. The particular object of the prayer here is that God would save him from the design of the Ziphims to betray him…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1David complains of the malice of his enemies. (1-3) Assurance of the Divine favour and protection. (4-7) Verses 1-3 God is faithful, though men are not to be trusted, and it is well for us it is so. David has no other plea to depend upon than God's name, no other power to depend upon than God's strength, and these he makes his refuge and confidence. This would be the effectual answer to his prayers. Looking unto David, betrayed by the men of Judah, and to…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1The Ziphites intended to use violence.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-71. by thy name--(Psa 5:11), specially, power. judge me--as in Psa 7:8; 26:1.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 54
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
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