English Standard Version
Psalms 54:1
1O God, 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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Save me, O God, by Your name, And vindicate me by Your strength.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Come with great power, O God, and rescue me! Defend me with your might.
Context of Psalms 54:1
O God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might. 2O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth. 3For strangers have risen against me; ruthless men seek my life; they do not set God before themselves. Selah
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אֱ֭לֹהִים בְּשִׁמְךָ֣ הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑נִי וּבִגְבוּרָתְךָ֥ תְדִינֵֽנִי׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 54:1
- 1 Samuel 23:19Then the Ziphites went up to Saul at Gibeah, saying, "Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah, which is south of Jeshimon?
- 1 Samuel 26:1Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying, "Is not David hiding himself on the hill of Hachilah, which is on the east of Jeshimon?"
- Micah 7:5Put no trust in a neighbor; have no confidence in a friend; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms;
- Matthew 10:21Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death,
- Psalms 20:1May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!
- Psalms 48:10As your name, O God, so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with righteousness.
- Psalms 79:9Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name's sake!
- Exodus 3:14God said to Moses, "I am who I am." And he said, "Say this to the people of Israel: 'I am has sent me to you.'"
- Exodus 23:21Pay careful attention to him and obey his voice; do not rebel against him, for he will not pardon your transgression, for my name is in him.
- Exodus 34:5The Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord.
- Proverbs 18:10The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
- Isaiah 30:27Behold, the name of the Lord comes from afar, burning with his anger, and in thick rising smoke; his lips are full of fury, and his tongue is like a devouring fire;
- Matthew 1:21She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."
- Acts 4:12And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
- Psalms 26:1Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
- Psalms 43:1Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people, from the deceitful and unjust man deliver me!
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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