Psalm 54:4
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 Version
Behold, 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 Bible
For behold God is my helper: and the Lord is the protector of my soul.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For behold, God is my helper, and the Lord is the protector of my soul.

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 Bible
Behold, 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 1917
Behold, 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.

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Psalm 54
1. David, complaining of the Ziphims, prays for salvation
4. 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 term "helper" (עֹזֵר, ozer) in Hebrew conveys the idea of assistance and support. It is the same root used in Genesis 2:18, where God creates a "helper" for Adam, indicating a role of essential support and partnership. In the context of this psalm, it emphasizes God's active role in providing aid and strength to the psalmist. Historically, this reflects the Israelites' understanding of God as a divine ally who delivers them from their enemies and sustains them in times of trouble.

the Lord
The use of "the Lord" (יְהוָה, Yahweh) is deeply personal and covenantal. This name for God is associated with His eternal presence and faithfulness to His promises. It is the name revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14), signifying God's self-existence and unchanging nature. The psalmist's invocation of Yahweh highlights a personal relationship and reliance on the God who is both transcendent and immanent.

is the sustainer
The word "sustainer" (סֹמֵךְ, somekh) comes from a root that means to uphold, support, or maintain. It suggests a continuous action of holding up or bearing the weight of something. In the context of the psalm, it conveys the idea that God is the one who upholds the psalmist's life, providing stability and strength. This reflects a theological understanding that God is not only the creator but also the one who preserves and maintains His creation.

of my soul
The term "soul" (נֶפֶשׁ, nephesh) in Hebrew encompasses more than just the spiritual aspect of a person; it refers to the whole being, including life, breath, and vitality. It is the essence of a person's life and identity. By stating that God is the sustainer of his soul, the psalmist acknowledges that every aspect of his existence is dependent on God's sustaining power. This reflects a holistic view of God's care, encompassing both physical and spiritual well-being.

(4) With them . . .--Better, is a supporter of my life. So LXX. and Vulgate.

Verse 4. - Behold, God is mine Helper. There is a pause between vers. 3 and 4, indicated by the pause-mark, "Selah." Then, confident of his prayer having been heard, the psalmist breaks out into a joyous burst of thankfulness and self-gratulation (vers. 4-7). The Lord is with them that uphold my soul; rather, of them (Revised Version); i.e. "one of them." But the intention is not to place God on a par with other helpers. Rather, as Professor Cheyne remarks, it is to make him the representative of" the class of helpers."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Surely
הִנֵּ֣ה (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


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