Explanation: In Psalm 54 David asks for deliverance from oppressors, expresses his confidence that he will receive it, and promises to give formal thanks to God when it comes. The image above shows Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John recording God's words. They are surrounded by various scenes of evil, conflict, and triumph. Such themes are common in the Psalm below, in the life of David in general, and in the experience of God's people throughout the ages.

          [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: 1 Samuel 23:19. ]

          [ CHRONOLOGY: General. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ]

          [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ]

          [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

          [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Psalm 54 - #1. Psalm 54 - #2. Psalm 54 - #3. Psalm 54 - #4. ]

     While David was being pursued by Saul he took refuge in the city of Ziph. But the Ziphites told Saul that David was with them, forcing David to flee. While he was in flight, David composed Psalm 54. He began by asking God to save him to vindicate him. He asked God to hear his prayer because strangers rose against him; and oppressors who turned their backs on God sought after his soul (1-3). But he acknowledged that God was his helper and that God was also with those who upheld his soul. So he knew that God would reward evil to his enemies and cut them off in his truth (4-5). He then spoke to God, telling him that he would freely sacrifice to him and would praise the goodness of his name, because God has delivered him out of all of his troubles; and his eye has seen its desire upon his enemies (6-7).