Psalms 54

Psalms 54:1-7

This personal lament was caused by violent and godless people (Psalm 54:3). The psalmist prays to God and focuses on God's help (54:4). He asks God to save him from evil and judge his enemies (Psalm 54:5, 7).

Psalms 54:1

The Ziphites intended to use violence.

Psalms 54:3

• The strangers were excluded from the covenant community (see Psalm 109:11; Proverbs 5:10).

• Proud and violent people do not respect God or others (see Psalms 35:11, 25; 86:14; Proverbs 11:16).

Psalms 54:6-7

In anticipation of God’s response, the mood of the psalm changes from sorrow to thanksgiving.

Psalms 54:6

A voluntary offering is a sacrifice of praise. Sacrifices of praise are the kind of offering God most desires (see Psalm 50:14–15, 23).

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