Psalms 54
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 54, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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[To 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. {chief...: or, overseer} {Maschil: or, of instruction}
Psalms 54:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
Psalms 54:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
Psalms 54:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Behold, God {is} mine helper: the Lord {is} with them that uphold my soul.
Psalms 54:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. {mine...: Heb. those that observe me}
Psalms 54:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for {it is} good.
Psalms 54:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen {his desire} upon mine enemies.
Psalms 54:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.