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Psalms 54:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 54:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.
Psalms 54:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 54

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Save me, O God, by thy name, And judge me in thy might.
2Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.
3For strangers are risen up against me, And violent men have sought after my soul: They have not set God before them. Selah
4Behold, God is my helper: The Lord is of them that uphold my soul.
5He will requite the evil unto mine enemies: Destroy thou them in thy truth.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Hear my prayer, O God, etc.] The psalmist first puts up his petitions, and then desires to be heard; his distress, and the fervency of his spirit, not suffering him to observe order; give ear to the words of my mouth; for the prayer which was conceived in his mind, and inwrought there by the Spirit of God, was expressed vocally.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Compare Psa 4:1; Psa 5:1).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Hear my prayer, O God - My earnest cry for deliverance from the designs of those who would betray me. Give ear to the words of my mouth - Incline thine ear to me, as one does who wishes to hear. See the notes at Psalms 17:6. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 5:1-3, Psa 13:3, Psa 55:1, Psa 55:2, Psa 130:2, Psa 143:7 Psalms 54:3”
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