Psalm 54:7
New International Version
You have delivered me from all my troubles, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.

New Living Translation
For you have rescued me from my troubles and helped me to triumph over my enemies.

English Standard Version
For he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.

Berean Standard Bible
For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.

King James Bible
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

New King James Version
For He has delivered me out of all trouble; And my eye has seen its desire upon my enemies.

New American Standard Bible
For He has saved me from all trouble, And my eye has looked with satisfaction upon my enemies.

NASB 1995
For He has delivered me from all trouble, And my eye has looked with satisfaction upon my enemies.

NASB 1977
For He has delivered me from all trouble; And my eye has looked with satisfaction upon my enemies.

Legacy Standard Bible
For He has delivered me from all distress, And my eye has looked in triumph upon my enemies.

Amplified Bible
For He has rescued me from every trouble, And my eye has looked with satisfaction (triumph) on my enemies.

Christian Standard Bible
For he has rescued me from every trouble, and my eye has looked down on my enemies.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked down on my enemies.

American Standard Version
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; And mine eye hath seen my desire upon mine enemies.

Contemporary English Version
You have rescued me from all my troubles, and my own eyes have seen my enemies fall.

English Revised Version
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath seen my desire upon mine enemies.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Your name rescues me from every trouble. My eyes will gloat over my enemies.

Good News Translation
You have rescued me from all my troubles, and I have seen my enemies defeated.

International Standard Version
for he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have seen the end of my enemies.

Majority Standard Bible
For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.

NET Bible
Surely he rescues me from all trouble, and I triumph over my enemies.

New Heart English Bible
For he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.

Webster's Bible Translation
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and my eye hath seen its desire upon my enemies.

World English Bible
For he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For He delivered me from all adversity, "" And my eye has looked on my enemies!

Young's Literal Translation
For, from all adversity He delivered me, And on mine enemies hath mine eye looked!

Smith's Literal Translation
For from all straits he delivered me, and mine eyes looked upon my enemies.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For thou hast delivered me out of all trouble: and my eye hath looked down upon my enemies.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For you have quickly rescued me from all tribulation, and my eye has looked down upon my enemies.

New American Bible
Because it has rescued me from every trouble, and my eyes look down on my foes.

New Revised Standard Version
For he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For thou hast delivered me out of all troubles; and mine eye hath seen mine enemies defeated.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For you have delivered me from all troubles and my eye has perceived my enemy.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For He hath delivered me out of all trouble; And mine eye hath gazed upon mine enemies.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For thou hast delivered me out of all affliction, and mine eye has seen my desire upon mine enemies.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Vindicate Me by Your Might
6Freely I will sacrifice to You; I will praise Your name, O LORD, for it is good. 7For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have stared down my foes.

Cross References
Psalm 118:7
The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.

Psalm 34:19
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.

Psalm 56:9
Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.

Psalm 59:10
My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.

Psalm 92:11
My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes.

Psalm 112:8
His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.

2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 Samuel 26:24
As surely as I valued your life today, so may the LORD value my life and rescue me from all trouble.”

2 Samuel 22:49
who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.

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.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Exodus 14:13-14
But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Deuteronomy 20:4
For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”

1 John 4:4
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.


Treasury of Scripture

For he has delivered me out of all trouble: and my eye has seen his desire on my enemies.

For he

Psalm 34:19
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

Genesis 48:16
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.

1 Samuel 26:24
And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.

and mine

Psalm 37:34
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

Psalm 58:10,11
The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked…

Psalm 59:10
The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.

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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














For He has delivered me
The phrase "For He has delivered me" is a powerful testament to God's faithfulness and intervention in the life of the believer. The Hebrew root for "delivered" is "נָצַל" (natsal), which conveys the idea of being snatched away or rescued from danger. This word is often used in the Old Testament to describe God's saving actions, emphasizing His role as a divine rescuer. Historically, this reflects the numerous times God intervened on behalf of Israel, delivering them from physical and spiritual adversities. For the believer, it is a reminder of God's constant presence and His ability to save us from the trials we face, reinforcing the trust we place in Him.

from every trouble
The phrase "from every trouble" underscores the comprehensive nature of God's deliverance. The Hebrew word for "trouble" is "צָרָה" (tsarah), which can mean distress, affliction, or adversity. This word is often associated with times of great difficulty or oppression. In the historical context of the Psalms, David frequently faced life-threatening situations, whether from enemies or personal struggles. The use of "every" highlights the totality of God's deliverance, suggesting that no trouble is too great for God to handle. This serves as an encouragement to believers that God is capable of delivering us from all forms of distress, whether they are external threats or internal struggles.

and my eyes have stared down
The phrase "and my eyes have stared down" conveys a sense of victory and confidence. The Hebrew verb "רָאָה" (ra'ah) means to see or look upon, but in this context, it implies a triumphant gaze upon one's enemies. This suggests not just a passive observation but an active, confident confrontation. In the ancient Near Eastern context, to "stare down" an enemy was a sign of dominance and assurance of victory. For the believer, this phrase symbolizes the confidence we can have in God's deliverance, allowing us to face our adversaries with courage and assurance of victory through Him.

my foes
The term "my foes" refers to those who oppose or seek to harm the psalmist. The Hebrew word "אוֹיֵב" (oyeb) is used to describe enemies or adversaries. In David's life, this included both physical enemies, such as Saul and foreign nations, and spiritual adversaries. Theologically, this can be extended to represent any force that opposes God's will in our lives, including sin and spiritual warfare. The mention of "foes" serves as a reminder of the reality of opposition in the life of a believer, but it also highlights the assurance that God provides victory over these adversaries. This encourages believers to trust in God's power to overcome any opposition they may face.

(7) This verse does not actually state what has happened, but, according to a well-known Hebrew idiom should be rendered, When he shall have delivered, &c

Hath seen his desire.--Or, hath gloated on The Hebrews use the words seeing and looking very expressively, making the simple verb do almost what the eye itself can do: show hatred, love, triumph, defeat, wistfulness, disgust, &C (See Psalm 35:21; Psalm 52:6; Psalm 59:10; Psalm 92:11; Song of Solomon 6:13; &c) . . .

Verse 7. - For he hath delivered me out of all trouble. "The poet looks forward, and treats the future as past" (Cheyne). He sees the "troubles" over, the Ziphites disappointed and punished, himself not only preserved from the immediate danger, but altogether freed from trouble of every kind, and rejoices in the deliverance which he feels has been accorded him. And mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies. There is nothing about "desire" in the original, which seems rather to mean, "Mine eye has looked, calmly and leisurely, upon my (defeated) enemies" (so Dr. Kay).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

He has delivered me
הִצִּילָ֑נִי (hiṣ·ṣî·lā·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

from every
מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

trouble,
צָ֭רָה (ṣā·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival

and my eyes
עֵינִֽי׃ (‘ê·nî)
Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

have stared down
רָאֲתָ֥ה (rā·’ă·ṯāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

my foes.
וּ֝בְאֹיְבַ֗י (ū·ḇə·’ō·yə·ḇay)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary


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