Psalms 54:5
\54:3\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.)
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
In Context
4\54:2\Let my prayer come before you, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
6\54:4\See, God is my helper: the Lord is the great supporter of my soul.
Cross References
Psalms 5:8\5:7\But as for me, I will come into your house, in the full measure of your mercy; and in your fear I will give worship, turning my eyes to your holy Temple.
Psalms 31:23\31:22\And as for me, I said in my fear, I am cut off from before your eyes; but you gave ear to the voice of my prayer, when my cry went up to you.
Psalms 89:49\89:48\What man now living will not see death? will he be able to keep back his soul from the underworld? (Selah.)
Psalms 137:8O daughter of Babylon, whose fate is destruction; happy is the man who does to you what you have done to us.
Psalms 143:12And in your mercy put an end to my haters, and send destruction on all those who are against my soul; for I am your servant.
Revelation 18:6Give to her as she gave, even an increased reward for her works; in the cup which was mixed by her, let there be mixed as much again for herself.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 54:5-7
Consolations. 4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. 5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. 6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord ; for it is good. 7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies. We have here the lively actings of David's faith in his prayer, by which he was assured that the issue would be comfortable, though the attempt upon him was formidable. I. He… Read the whole commentary →