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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 54 - Introduction

* David complains of the malice of his enemies. (1-3) Assurance of the Divine favour and protection. (4-7)

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See also Psalms 54 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm purports to be a psalm of David, and it bears all the internal marks of being his composition. The title suggests, doubtless with accuracy, the occasion on which it was composed, as well as...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    BOOK II. PSS. XLII.- LXXII. Psalms 42-83 are Elohistic, _i.e._ they use the word God (Elohim) and avoid the proper name Yahweh, probably from motives of reverence. Here and there, however, the name Y...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    This Psalm consists of two divisions, separated by _Selah_. i. A prayer for help in imminent peril from godless enemies (Psalms 54:1-3). ii. A profession of unshaken confidence that God will defend...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    LIV. If this Psalm is the outcome of individual feeling, the traditional title will suit it as well as any that conjecture can supply. But it reads more like the cry of a people in distress, an oppre...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 54 TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN ON NEGINOTH, MASCHIL, [A PSALM] OF DAVID, WHEN THE ZIPHIMS CAME AND SAID TO SAUL, DOTH NOT DAVID HIDE HIMSELF WITH US? Of the word "neginoth", Psalms 4:...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2946. B.C. 1058._ The psalmist prays to God for protection, Psalms 54:1; Psalms 54:2. Represents his danger from lawless and oppressive men, who sought after his life, Psalms 54:3. Encourages h...

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