Psalm 54:1 “Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might!”

Psalm 54:1

Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might!

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.

World English Bible

Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.

American Standard Version

Save me, O God, by thy name, And judge me in thy might.

Geneva Bible 1599

To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David, to give instruction. When the Ziphims came and said unto Saul, Is not David hid among us? Save mee, O God, by thy Name, and by thy power iudge me.

Darby Translation

O God, by thy name save me, and by thy strength do me justice.

Young's Literal Translation

To the Overseer with stringed instruments. — An instruction, by David, in the coming in of the Ziphim, and they say to Saul, 'Is not David hiding himself with us?' O God, by Thy name save me, and by Thy might judge me.

Bible in Basic English

Let your name be my salvation, O God; let my cause be judged by your strength.

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Cross references

“A. M. 2943. B.C. 1061. (Title.) Ziphims”

1 Samuel 26:1 Matthew 10:21 1 Samuel 23:19 1 Samuel 23:20 Micah 7:5 Micah 7:6

1 Samuel 26:1 · BSB

Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?”

Matthew 10:21 · BSB

Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.

1 Samuel 23:19 · BSB

Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon?

1 Samuel 23:20 · BSB

Now, O king, come down whenever your soul desires, and we will be responsible for delivering him into your hand.”

Micah 7:5 · BSB

Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.

Micah 7:6 · BSB

For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household.

“by the name”

Proverbs 18:10 Psalm 20:1 Psalm 79:9 Acts 4:12 Psalm 48:10 Matthew 1:21

Proverbs 18:10 · BSB

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Psalm 20:1 · BSB

May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

Psalm 79:9 · BSB

Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name.

Acts 4:12 · BSB

Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

Psalm 48:10 · BSB

Your name, O God, like Your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness.

Matthew 1:21 · BSB

She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”

“judge”

Psalm 26:1 Jeremiah 50:34 Psalm 99:4 Proverbs 23:11 Psalm 43:1 Psalm 43:2

Psalm 26:1 · BSB

Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

Jeremiah 50:34 · BSB

Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.

Psalm 99:4 · BSB

The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 23:11 · BSB

for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.

Psalm 43:1 · BSB

Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.

Psalm 43:2 · BSB

For You are the God of my refuge. Why have You rejected me? Why must I walk in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression?

Also

2 Chronicles 20:6

2 Chronicles 20:6 · BSB

and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth.

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