THE *BOOK OF
PSALMS.

Psalm 54 ©

David, being betrayed unto Saul by the Ziphites, prays to God for protection and righteous punishment of his enemies, with assurance of being heard and promise of thankfulness.

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To the chief Musician on 1Neginoth, 2Maschil, A Psalm of David, whena the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David 3hide himself with us?

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SAVE me, O God, by thy 4name, and 5judge me by thy strength.

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

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For 6strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors 7seek after my soul: theyb have not 8set God before them. 9Selah.

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Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is 10with them that uphold my soul.

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He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off 11in thy truth.

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I will 12freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; 13forcit is good.

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For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire 14upon mine enemies.