Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. New Living Translation But God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive! English Standard Version Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. Berean Standard Bible Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul. King James Bible Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. New King James Version Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who uphold my life. New American Standard Bible Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. NASB 1995 Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. NASB 1977 Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is among those who sustain my soul. Amplified Bible Behold, God is my helper and ally; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul [my upholder]. Christian Standard Bible God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my life. Holman Christian Standard Bible God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my life. American Standard Version Behold, God is my helper: The Lord is of them that uphold my soul. Contemporary English Version You will help me, Lord God, and keep me from falling; English Revised Version Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is of them that uphold my soul. GOD'S WORD® Translation God is my helper! The Lord is the provider for my life. Good News Translation But God is my helper. The Lord is my defender. International Standard Version Look, God is my helper; the Lord is with those who are guarding my life. Majority Standard Bible Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul. NET Bible Look, God is my deliverer! The Lord is among those who support me. New Heart English Bible Look, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, God is my helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. World English Bible Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, God [is] a helper to me, "" The Lord [is] with those supporting my soul, Young's Literal Translation Lo, God is a helper to me, The Lord is with those supporting my soul, Smith's Literal Translation Behold, God a help to me: Jehovah with those upholding my soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor behold God is my helper: and the Lord is the protector of my soul. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible God is present as my helper; the Lord sustains my life. New Revised Standard Version But surely, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, God is my helper; the LORD sustains my soul. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God is my helper; LORD JEHOVAH sustains my soul. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is for me as the upholder of my soul. Brenton Septuagint Translation For lo! God assists me; and the Lord is the helper of my soul. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Vindicate Me by Your Might…3For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah 4Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul. 5He will reward my enemies with evil. In Your faithfulness, destroy them.… Cross References Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. Psalm 118:6-7 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? / The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. 2 Samuel 22:33 God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” 1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? 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.” Treasury of Scripture Behold, God is my helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. Psalm 118:6,7,13 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? … 1 Chronicles 12:18 Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band. Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Jump to Previous Great Help Helper Life Soul Supporter Supporting Surely Sustainer Sustains UpholdJump to Next Great Help Helper Life Soul Supporter Supporting Surely Sustainer Sustains UpholdPsalm 54 1. David, complaining of the Ziphims, prays for salvation4. Upon his confidence in God's help he promises sacrifice Surely God The phrase begins with an affirmation of certainty and confidence. The Hebrew word for "surely" (הִנֵּה, hinneh) is often used to draw attention to something important or to emphasize a statement. It is a declaration of faith, underscoring the psalmist's unwavering trust in God. The use of "God" (אֱלֹהִים, Elohim) here is significant, as it is a plural form that denotes majesty and power, reflecting the psalmist's recognition of God's supreme authority and ability to intervene in human affairs. is my helper the Lord is the sustainer of my soul Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Surelyהִנֵּ֣ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! God אֱ֭לֹהִים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is my helper; עֹזֵ֣ר (‘ō·zêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid the Lord אֲ֝דֹנָ֗י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord is the sustainer בְּֽסֹמְכֵ֥י (bə·sō·mə·ḵê) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of of my soul. נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Links Psalm 54:4 NIVPsalm 54:4 NLT Psalm 54:4 ESV Psalm 54:4 NASB Psalm 54:4 KJV Psalm 54:4 BibleApps.com Psalm 54:4 Biblia Paralela Psalm 54:4 Chinese Bible Psalm 54:4 French Bible Psalm 54:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 54:4 Behold God is my helper (Psalm Ps Psa.) |