Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
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Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
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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.
4
Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
5
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
Psalms 54:2 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 54:2 say?
Psalms 54:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.”
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 (KJVA): “Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.” 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.