Psalms, 54
21. he hath stretched forth his hand to repay. They have defiled his covenant,
21. he hath stretched forth his hand to repay. They have defiled his covenant,
Psalm 54 is a psalm of supplication for help against enemies. The psalmist calls for God to save and protect him from those who persecute and oppress him. The verses selected below deal with themes related to this cry for help and divine protection:
Psalm 27:1: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom will I fear? Is the Lord the bulwark of my life; whose I will fear me?" This verse talks about trusting God as a protector and salvation. The psalmist trusts that God will protect him and save him from his enemies.
Psalm 34:6: "This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him; and delivered him from all his tribulations." This verse shows the psalmist's confidence in God to help him in his tribulations. The psalmist believes that God will hear his prayers and free him from his enemies.
Psalm 37:39: "But the salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; He is his fortress in the time of adversity." This verse reinforces the idea that salvation and protection come from God. The psalmist trusts that God will protect him at the time of adversity.
Psalm 55:16-17: "As for me, I will invoke God, and the Lord shall save me. In the afternoon, in the morning and at noon, I will make my complaints and regret; and He will hear my voice." This verse shows the constant prayer of the psalmist, asking for help and protection to God. The psalmist trusts that God will hear his prayers and save him from his enemies.
Psalm 56:3: "On the day I fear, I will trust you." This verse talks about trust in God in times of fear and uncertainty. The psalmist trusts God even when he faces persecution and opposition.
“O medo excessivo nos faz agir sem amor, mas a confiança excessiva não nos deixa considerar o perigo que vamos enfrentar”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina