Psalm 54:4

Translations

Modern

Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.

Traditional

Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

Literal

…behold, God is the One giving help to me; the Lord is with those upholding my soul.

Latin

Ecce enim Deus adjuvat me, et Dominus susceptor est animæ meæ.

Original

Hebrew

English

Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.

Notes

Psalms 54:1–7

This personal lament was caused by violent and godless people (Psalm 54:3). The psalmist prays to God and focuses on God's help (54:4). He asks God to save him from evil and judge his enemies (Psalm 54:5, 7).

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Psalm 118:6–7
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Psalm 118:13
I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
Isaiah 50:7–9
Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.
1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.
Isaiah 42:1
“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.
Psalm 41:12
In my integrity You uphold me and set me in Your presence forever.

Parallels

1 Samuel 23:7–29

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

David Music Neginah, Neginoth Psalms, Book of Ziphims

Topics

Faith: Exemplified God's Help Help

Psalm 54:4

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