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Psalms 54:3 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.”
Psalms 54:3
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
[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. {chief...: or, overseer} {Maschil: or, of instruction}
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
Behold, God {is} mine helper: the Lord {is} with them that uphold my soul.
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. {mine...: Heb. those that observe me}
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