Psalms 54:2 cpdv — Listen to my prayer, O God, and despise not my supplication.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" Listen to my prayer, O God, and despise not my supplication. "

— Psalms 54:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 54 — Context

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Unto the end. In verses, the understanding of David.

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Listen to my prayer, O God, and despise not my supplication.

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Be attentive to me, and heed me. I have been grieved in my training, and I have been disturbed

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at the voice of the adversary and at the tribulation of the sinner. For they have diverted iniquities toward me, and they have been harassing me with rage.

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My heart has become disturbed within me, and the dread of death has fallen over me.

Psalms 54:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 54:2 say?
Psalms 54:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ Listen to my prayer, O God, and despise not my supplication. ”
Where is Psalms 54:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 54:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 54, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 54:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 54:2 in?
Psalms 54:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 54:2?
Psalms 54:2 reads (CPDV): “ Listen to my prayer, O God, and despise not my supplication. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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