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Psalms 54:5 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. "
Psalms 54:5
Verse in Context
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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.
I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
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Psalms 54:1
"[[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."
Psalms 54:2
"Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth."
Psalms 54:3
"For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah."
Psalms 54:4
"Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul."
Psalms 54:6
"I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good."
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