Psalms 54:1
What does Psalms 54:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 54:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Save me, O God, by thy name, And judge me in thy might.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Save me, O God, by thy name, And judge me in thy might.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Let your name be my salvation, O God; let my cause be judged by your strength.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To 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.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Unto the end, in verses, understanding for David.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890OGod, by thy name save me, and by thy strength do me justice.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 43:1
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: Oh deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
- Matthew 1:21
And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.
- Psalms 79:9
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name; And deliver us, and forgive our sins, for thy name’s sake.
- 1 Samuel 26:1
And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before the desert?
- Acts 4:12
And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.
- Micah 7:5
Trust ye not in a neighbor; put ye not confidence in a friend; keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Psalms 54
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Psalms 54.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Abiding in Christ
Key scriptures reveal what it means to abide in Christ, emphasizing our continuous connection and dependence on Him for spiritual life and fruitfulness.
Topic
Bible Verses About Anger
The Bible addresses anger directly, offering wisdom on its destructive potential and how believers can manage it righteously.
Topic
Bible Verses About Authority
Authority in the Bible refers to the divinely instituted right to command and influence, often reflecting God's sovereign rule and delegation to human leaders.
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for a Panic Attack at Night
Steady, slow verses to pray when your chest is tight and the house is dark.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Anxiety Before a Job Interview
Quiet your nerves and walk in with steady steps — six verses to pray on the way.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Morning Work Anxiety
Start the workday from a steadier place — verses to pray with coffee.