Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil of David. When the Ziphites had gone to Saul and said, “Is not David hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might. New Living Translation Come with great power, O God, and rescue me! Defend me with your might. English Standard Version O God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might. Berean Standard Bible For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might! King James Bible 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. New King James Version To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding with us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, And vindicate me by Your strength. New American Standard Bible For the music director; on stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Is David not keeping himself hidden among us?” Save me, God, by Your name, And vindicate me by Your power. NASB 1995 For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Maskil of David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Is not David hiding himself among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, And vindicate me by Your power. NASB 1977 Save me, O God, by Thy name, And vindicate me by Thy power. Legacy Standard Bible For the choir director. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Is not David hiding himself among us?” O God, save me by Your name, And render justice to me by Your might. Amplified Bible To the Chief Musician; with stringed instruments. A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of David, when the Ziphites went and told Saul, “David is hiding among us.” Save me, O God, by Your name; And vindicate me by Your [wondrous] power. Christian Standard Bible For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding among us? ” † God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might! Holman Christian Standard Bible For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic Maskil. When the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding among us?” God, save me by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might! American Standard Version For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David; when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, And judge me in thy might. Contemporary English Version Save me, God, by your power and prove that I am right. English Revised Version For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David: when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me in thy might. GOD'S WORD® Translation [For the choir director; on stringed instruments; a [maskil] by David when people from the city of Ziph told Saul that David was hiding among them.] O God, save me by your name, and defend me with your might. Good News Translation Save me by your power, O God; set me free by your might! International Standard Version God, by your name deliver me, and by your power vindicate me. Majority Standard Bible For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, ?Is David not hiding among us?? Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might! NET Bible For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. It was written when the Ziphites came and informed Saul: "David is hiding with us." O God, deliver me by your name! Vindicate me by your power! New Heart English Bible [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?"] Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible 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?” Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTO THE OVERSEER. WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. AN INSTRUCTION OF DAVID, IN THE COMING IN OF THE ZIPHIM, AND THEY SAY TO SAUL, “IS DAVID NOT HIDING HIMSELF WITH US?” O God, save me by Your Name, and judge me by Your might. Young's Literal Translation 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. Smith's Literal Translation To the overseer upon the stringed instrument, instruction to David: In the going of the Ziphims, and they will say to Saul, Is not David hiding with us? O God, in thy name save me, and in thy strength thou wilt judge me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSave me, O God, by thy name, and judge me in thy strength. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For the leader. On stringed instruments. A maskil of David, [2] when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “David is hiding among us.” [3] O God, by your name save me. By your strength defend my cause. New Revised Standard Version Save me, O God, by your name, and vindicate me by your might. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSAVE me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God, save me by your Name and judge me by your power! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the Leader; with string-music. Maschil of David: when the Ziphites came and said to Saul: 'Doth not David hide himself with us?' O God, save me by Thy name, And right me by Thy might. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the end, among Hymns of instruction by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Lo, is not David hid with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy might. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Vindicate Me by Your Might1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might! 2Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth.… Cross References Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. Psalm 20:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. Psalm 31:1-2 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness. / Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance. Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 55:16 But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. Psalm 86:1-2 A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. / Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You are my God; save Your servant who trusts in You. Psalm 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. Psalm 118:5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us. Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise. Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Luke 1:69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, John 12:27 Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour. Treasury of Scripture Save me, O God, by your name, and judge me by your strength. A. 1 Samuel 23:19,20 Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon? … 1 Samuel 26:1 And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon? Micah 7:5,6 Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom… by the name Psalm 20:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Psalm 48:10 According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness. Psalm 79:9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake. judge Psalm 26:1 A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. Psalm 43:1,2 Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man… Psalm 99:4 The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob. Jump to Previous Cause Chief Contemplation David Director Hide Hiding Instruments Judge Judged Leader Maschil Music Musician Neginoth Power Psalm Saul Save Secret Strength Stringed String-Music Vindicate ZiphitesJump to Next Cause Chief Contemplation David Director Hide Hiding Instruments Judge Judged Leader Maschil Music Musician Neginoth Power Psalm Saul Save Secret Strength Stringed String-Music Vindicate ZiphitesPsalm 54 1. David, complaining of the Ziphims, prays for salvation4. Upon his confidence in God's help he promises sacrifice For the choirmaster. This phrase indicates that the psalm was intended for public worship and was to be directed by the choirmaster, a leader in the musical aspect of temple worship. The role of the choirmaster was crucial in organizing and leading the musical elements of worship, which were an integral part of Israelite religious life. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might! Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this Psalm, David is seeking God's intervention and deliverance from his enemies. This Psalm is traditionally linked to the time when the Ziphites betrayed David to Saul (1 Samuel 23:19-24). 2. God The central figure to whom David appeals for salvation and vindication. David acknowledges God's power and authority. 3. Ziphites The people who informed King Saul of David's location, thus endangering David's life. Their betrayal is the backdrop for this Psalm. 4. Saul The King of Israel at the time, who was pursuing David to kill him. Saul's relentless pursuit is a significant event in David's life. 5. Wilderness of Ziph The geographical location where David was hiding when the Ziphites betrayed him to Saul. Teaching Points The Power of God's NameDavid appeals to God's name, recognizing it as a source of power and authority. In our lives, we can call upon God's name in times of trouble, trusting in His ability to save and protect us. God as Our Defender David seeks vindication from God, acknowledging that true justice comes from Him. We can trust God to be our defender and to bring justice in His perfect timing. Faith in God's Might David's plea is rooted in his faith in God's might. We are reminded to have faith in God's power to intervene in our circumstances, no matter how dire they may seem. Prayer in Times of Distress This Psalm exemplifies turning to God in prayer during times of distress. We are encouraged to bring our concerns and fears to God, trusting in His willingness to hear and respond. Trust in God's Sovereignty Despite the betrayal and danger, David trusts in God's sovereign plan. We are called to trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that He is in control of every situation.(1) By thy name.--See Note, Psalm 20:1. (Comp. Isaiah 30:27.) Judge me by thy strength--i.e., in Thy power see that justice is done me. Verse 1. - Save me, O God, by thy Name; i.e. by the qualities of which thy "Name" is significant - power, goodness, and truth. And judge me; i.e. "vindicate me," or "judge my cause." By thy strength; or, "thy might" - the might which thou possessest as a gibbor, or "hero."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew For the choirmaster.לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5329: To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent With stringed instruments. בִּנְגִינֹ֗ת (bin·ḡî·nōṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5058: Instrumental music, a stringed instrument, a poem set to music, an epigram A Maskil מַשְׂכִּ֥יל (maś·kîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4905: Instructive, a didactic poem of David. לְדָוִֽד׃ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse When the Ziphites הַ֭זִּיפִים (haz·zî·p̄îm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 2130: Ziphites -- inhabitants of Ziph went בְּב֣וֹא (bə·ḇō·w) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to Saul לְשָׁא֑וּל (lə·šā·’ūl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and said, וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say “Is David דָ֝וִ֗ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse not הֲלֹ֥א (hă·lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no hiding מִסְתַּתֵּ֥ר (mis·tat·têr) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5641: To hide, conceal among us?” עִמָּֽנוּ׃ (‘im·mā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with Save me, הוֹשִׁיעֵ֑נִי (hō·wō·šî·‘ê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor O God, אֱ֭לֹהִים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative by Your name, בְּשִׁמְךָ֣ (bə·šim·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name and vindicate me תְדִינֵֽנִי׃ (ṯə·ḏî·nê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 1777: A straight course, sail direct by Your might! וּבִגְבוּרָתְךָ֥ (ū·ḇiḡ·ḇū·rā·ṯə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory Links Psalm 54:1 NIVPsalm 54:1 NLT Psalm 54:1 ESV Psalm 54:1 NASB Psalm 54:1 KJV Psalm 54:1 BibleApps.com Psalm 54:1 Biblia Paralela Psalm 54:1 Chinese Bible Psalm 54:1 French Bible Psalm 54:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 54:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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