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Psalms 54:3

Psalms chapter 54 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For strangers are risen up against me, And violent men have sought after my soul: They have not set God before them. [Selah

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For strangers are risen up against me, And violent men have sought after my soul: They have not set God before them. [Selah

Context

v.2Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.

v.3This passage

v.4Behold, God is my helper: The Lord is of them that uphold my soul.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 22:16

    For dogs have compassed me: A company of evil-doers have inclosed me; They pierced my hands and my feet.

  • Psalms 86:14

    O God, the proud are risen up against me, And a company of violent men have sought after my soul, And have not set thee before them.

  • Job 19:13

    He hath put my brethren far from me, And mine acquaintance are wholly estranged from me.

  • Psalms 16:8

    I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

  • Psalms 69:8

    I am become a stranger unto my brethren, And an alien unto my mother’s children.

  • Psalms 36:1

    The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, There is no fear of God before his eyes.