Psalms 54:3 bbe — For men who are going after me have come out against me, violent men are purposing to take my soul; they have not put G…

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"For men who are going after me have come out against me, violent men are purposing to take my soul; they have not put God before their eyes. (Selah.)"

— Psalms 54:3, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.”
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WEB
“For strangers have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven't set God before them. Selah.”
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“For foreigners attack me; ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life.(Selah)”
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Psalms 54 — Context

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

Let my prayer come before you, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

For men who are going after me have come out against me, violent men are purposing to take my soul; they have not put God before their eyes. (Selah.)

See, God is my helper: the Lord is the great supporter of my soul.

Let the evil works of my haters come back on them again; let them be cut off by your good faith.

Freely will I make my offerings to you; I will give praise to your name, O Lord, for it is good.

Psalms 54:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 54:3 say?

Psalms 54:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For men who are going after me have come out against me, violent men are purposing to take my soul; they have not put God before their eyes. (Selah.)”

Where is Psalms 54:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 54:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 54, verse 3.

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 54:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 54:3 in?

Psalms 54:3 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 54:3?

Psalms 54:3 reads (BBE): “For men who are going after me have come out against me, violent men are purposing to take my soul; they have not put God before their eyes. (Selah.)” 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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