Psalms 54:1

Full Chapter

October 13, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might!

WEB

For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Isn’t David hiding himself among us?” Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.

YLT

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.

F.O.G Original

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F.O.G

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F.O.G MSG

For the music director. With stringed instruments. A contemplative songᵃ of David, when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is not David hiding among us?”

O God, save me by Your nameᵇ,
and vindicate me by Your strength.

Footnotes:

¹ᵃ Contemplative song: Hebrew “maskil” – a song designed for instruction and reflection, encouraging deep meditation on God’s character and ways.

^1bSave me by Your name: In Hebrew thought, God’s name represents His complete character, power, and covenant faithfulness. David appeals to all that God is for his deliverance.