God’s Word Translation
Psalms 54:1
1O God, save me by your name, and defend me with 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
O God, save me by your name, and defend me with your might. 2O God, hear my prayer, and open your ears to the words from my mouth. 3Strangers have attacked me. Ruthless people seek my life. They do not think about God. 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 23:19Then the men of Ziph went to Saul in Gibeah. They said, “David is hiding with us in fortified camps at Horesh on the hills of Hachilah, south of Jeshimon.
- 1 Samuel 26:1The people of Ziph came to Saul at Gibeah. “David is hiding at the hill of Hachilah near Jeshimon,” they said.
- Micah 7:5Don’t trust your neighbors. Don’t have confidence in ⌞your⌟ friends. Keep your mouth shut even when a woman is lying in your arms.
- Matthew 10:21“Brother will hand over brother to death; a father will hand over his child. Children will rebel against their parents and kill them.
- Psalms 20:1The Lord will answer you in times of trouble. The name of the God of Jacob will protect you.
- Psalms 48:10Like your name, O God, your praise ⌞reaches⌟ to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is filled with righteousness.
- Psalms 79:9Help us, O God, our savior, for the glory of your name. Rescue us, and forgive our sins for the honor of your name.
- Exodus 3:14God answered Moses, “I Am Who I Am. This is what you must say to the people of Israel: ‘I Am has sent me to you.’ ”
- Exodus 23:21Pay attention to him, and listen to him. Don’t defy him, because he will not forgive your disobedience. He is acting on my authority.
- Exodus 34:5The Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him and called out his name “the Lord.”
- Proverbs 18:10The name of the Lord is a strong tower. A righteous person runs to it and is safe.
- Isaiah 30:27The name of the Lord is going to come from far away. His anger is burning. His burden is heavy. His lips are filled with fury. His tongue is like a devouring flame.
- Matthew 1:21She will give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus [He Saves], because he will save his people from their sins.”
- Acts 4:12No one else can save us. Indeed, we can be saved only by the power of the one named Jesus and not by any other person.”
- Psalms 26:1Judge me favorably, O Lord, because I have walked with integrity and I have trusted you without wavering.
- Psalms 43:1Judge me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation. Rescue me from deceitful and unjust people.
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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