Psalms 54:3

For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.

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Other Translations for Psalms 54:3

BSB
For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life-men with no regard for God. Selah
AKJV
For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
CPDV
For strangers have risen up against me, and the strong have sought my soul. And they have not set God before their eyes.
ERV
For strangers are risen up against me, and violent men have sought after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah
NHEB
For strangers have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven't set God before them. Selah.
SMT
For strangers rose up against me, and the powerful sought out my soul: they set not God before them. Silence.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 54:3

ForstrangersH2114VerbarerisenupH6965VerbagainstmeandoppressorsH6184AdjectiveseekH1245VerbaftermysoulH5315Noun FemininetheyhavenotsetH7760VerbGodH430Noun MasculinebeforethemSelahH5542Verb

Commentary for Psalms 54:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 54:3
Summary
Enemies attack without revering God
Event
Describing hostile adversaries
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament