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Psalm 54:1–7

Psalm 54:1–72 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

  • A 1-2 Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
    • B 3 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
      • C 4 Behold, God is mine helper: the LORD is with them that uphold my soul.
    • B' 5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
  • A' 6-7 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good. For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
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