Psalm 54 - The Message (MSG)

54 To the Overseer with stringed instruments. -- An instruction, by David, in the coming in of the Ziphim, and they say to Saul, `Is not David hiding himself with us?' O God, by Thy name save me, and by Thy might judge me. 2 O God, hear my prayer, Give ear to the sayings of my mouth, 3 For strangers...
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54 To victory in organs, either in psalms, the learning of David, when Ziphims came, and said to Saul, Whether David is not hid at us? God, in thy name, make thou me safe; and in thy virtue, deem thou me. (To victory, on instruments, or in songs, the teaching of David, when the Ziphims came, and sai...
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For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Isn’t David hiding himself among us?”54 Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.2 Hear my prayer, God. Listen to the words of my mouth.3 For strangers have risen up aga...
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Psalm 54For the worship leader. A contemplative song[a] of David when his friends, the Ziphites, betrayed him to Saul. Accompanied by strings.This is a lament reflecting the time when David was betrayed to Saul (1 Samuel 23:6–29). It expresses hope that God will save by His name. The name refers to ...
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Surely God is My HelperPsalm 541 For the music director, on stringed instruments, a contemplative song of David, 2 when the Ziphites came and said to Saul: “Is not David hiding himself among us?”3 O God, save me by Your Name,vindicate me by Your might.4 O God, hear my prayer,listen to the words of ...
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Prayer for VindicationTo the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites went and told Saul, “David is in hiding among us.”54 Save me, O God, by thy name,and vindicate me by thy might.2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. 3 For insolent men[a] h...
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Prayer for VindicationTo the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites went and told Saul, “David is in hiding among us.”54 Save me, O God, by thy name,and vindicate me by thy might.2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. 3 For insolent men[a] h...
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Psalm 54Prayer for VindicationTo the leader: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites went and told Saul, “David is in hiding among us.”1 Save me, O God, by your name, and vindicate me by your might.2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. 3 For the insolent...
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Psalm 54Prayer for VindicationTo the leader: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites went and told Saul, ‘David is in hiding among us.’1 Save me, O God, by your name, and vindicate me by your might.2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. 3 For the insolent...
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Psalm 54Prayer for VindicationTo the leader: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites went and told Saul, ‘David is in hiding among us.’1 Save me, O God, by your name, and vindicate me by your might.2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. 3 For the insolent...
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Psalm 54Prayer for VindicationTo the leader: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites went and told Saul, “David is in hiding among us.”1 Save me, O God, by your name, and vindicate me by your might.(A)2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.(B)3 For the ins...
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Psalm 54For the choir director: A psalm[a] of David, regarding the time the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “We know where David is hiding.” To be accompanied by stringed instruments.1 Come with great power, O God, and rescue me! Defend me with your might.2 Listen to my prayer, O God. Pay attention ...
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Prayer for a Safe Place54 Save me by Your name, O God. And stand with me by Your power. 2 Hear my prayer, O God. Listen to the words of my mouth. 3 For strangers have risen against me. And men who hurt others want to take my life. They do not think about God. 4 See, God is my Helper. The Lord is t...
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Answered Prayer for Deliverance from AdversariesTo the Chief Musician. With [a]stringed instruments. A [b]Contemplation of David (A)when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding with us?”54 Save me, O God, by Your name,And vindicate me by Your strength.2 Hear my prayer, O God;Give ea...
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Psalm 54[a]For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil[b] of David. When the Ziphites had gone to Saul and said, ‘Is not David hiding among us?’1 Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might.2 Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth. 3 Arrogant foes are ...
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Psalm 54[a]For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil[b] of David. When the Ziphites(A) had gone to Saul and said, “Is not David hiding among us?”1 Save me(B), O God, by your name;(C) vindicate me by your might.(D)2 Hear my prayer, O God;(E) listen to the words of my mouth. 3 Arr...
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Psalm 54For the director of music. To be played on stringed instruments. A maskil of David when the men from Ziph had gone to Saul. They had said, “Isn’t David hiding among us?”1 God, save me by your power. Set me free by your might.2 God, hear my prayer. Listen to what I’m saying. 3 Enemies who are...
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Psalm 54[a]For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song[b] by David. It was written when the Ziphites came and informed Saul: “David is hiding with us.”[c]54 O God, deliver me by your name.[d]Vindicate me[e] by your power.2 O God, listen to my prayer.Pay att...
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