Psalm 54:2
New International Version
Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth.

New Living Translation
Listen to my prayer, O God. Pay attention to my plea.

English Standard Version
O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth.

Berean Standard Bible
Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth.

King James Bible
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

New King James Version
Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.

New American Standard Bible
Hear my prayer, God; Listen to the words of my mouth.

NASB 1995
Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.

NASB 1977
Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.

Legacy Standard Bible
O God, hear my prayer; Give ear to the words of my mouth.

Amplified Bible
Hear my prayer, O God; Listen to the words of my mouth.

Christian Standard Bible
God, hear my prayer; listen to the words from my mouth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
God, hear my prayer; listen to the words of my mouth.

American Standard Version
Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth.

Contemporary English Version
Listen to my prayer and hear what I say.

English Revised Version
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
O God, hear my prayer, and open your ears to the words from my mouth.

Good News Translation
Hear my prayer, O God; listen to my words!

International Standard Version
God, listen to my prayer, and pay attention to the words of my mouth.

Majority Standard Bible
Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth.

NET Bible
O God, listen to my prayer! Pay attention to what I say!

New Heart English Bible
Hear my prayer, God. Listen to the words of my mouth.

Webster's Bible Translation
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

World English Bible
Hear my prayer, God. Listen to the words of my mouth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
O God, hear my prayer, "" Give ear to the sayings of my mouth,

Young's Literal Translation
O God, hear my prayer, Give ear to the sayings of my mouth,

Smith's Literal Translation
O God, hear my prayer: give ear to the sayings of my mouth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
O God, hear my prayer: give ear to the words of my mouth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
O God, listen to my prayer. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.

New American Bible
O God, hear my prayer. Listen to the words of my mouth.

New Revised Standard Version
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
God, hear my prayer and given ear to these the words of my mouth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words of my mouth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Vindicate Me by Your Might
1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might! 2Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth. 3For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah…

Cross References
Psalm 5:1-2
For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. / Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray.

Psalm 17:1
A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit.

Psalm 86:6
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and attend to my plea for mercy.

Psalm 130:2
O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.

Psalm 143:1
A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.

1 Samuel 1:10-11
In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. / And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.”

2 Chronicles 6:19-20
Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, toward the place where You said You would put Your Name, so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place.

Nehemiah 1:6
let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned.

Isaiah 37:17
Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to all the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God.

Daniel 9:17-18
So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. / Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Luke 11:9-10
So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

John 16:23-24
In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. / Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.


Treasury of Scripture

Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

Psalm 5:1-3
To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation…

Psalm 13:3
Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

Psalm 55:1,2
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication…

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Psalm 54
1. David, complaining of the Ziphims, prays for salvation
4. Upon his confidence in God's help he promises sacrifice














Hear my prayer, O God;
This phrase is a direct appeal to God, emphasizing the psalmist's reliance on divine intervention. The use of "hear" suggests an urgent plea, reflecting the psalmist's belief in God's ability to respond to human needs. In the historical context, prayer was a central aspect of Jewish worship, often conducted in the Temple or during personal devotion. The psalmist's call to God aligns with other biblical instances where individuals seek God's attention, such as in 1 Kings 8:28, where Solomon asks God to hear the prayers of His people. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament teaching on prayer, where believers are encouraged to approach God with confidence, as seen in Hebrews 4:16.

listen to the words of my mouth.
The request for God to "listen" underscores the personal and intimate nature of the psalmist's communication with God. It highlights the belief that God is not only transcendent but also immanent, actively involved in the lives of His people. The "words of my mouth" indicate a spoken prayer, which was a common practice in ancient Israel. This phrase can be connected to the broader biblical theme of God valuing sincere and heartfelt communication, as seen in Psalm 19:14, where the psalmist desires that the words of his mouth be pleasing to God. Additionally, this plea reflects the prophetic tradition, where prophets like Jeremiah and Isaiah often spoke directly to God, seeking guidance and intervention. The phrase also points to Jesus Christ, who taught His disciples to pray with sincerity and faith, as exemplified in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13).

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The author of this psalm, David is seeking God's help during a time of distress. He is known for his deep relationship with God and his reliance on prayer.

2. God
The recipient of David's prayer, God is portrayed as a listener and responder to the cries of His people.

3. Ziphites
The context of Psalm 54 is linked to the betrayal of David by the Ziphites, who informed King Saul of David's location, as recorded in 1 Samuel 23.

4. Saul
The King of Israel at the time, Saul was pursuing David to kill him, which prompted David's plea for divine intervention.

5. Wilderness of Ziph
The geographical setting where David was hiding when the Ziphites betrayed him to Saul.
Teaching Points
The Power of Prayer
David's example shows that prayer is a powerful tool for believers in times of trouble. We should approach God with confidence, knowing He hears us.

God as a Listener
The verse emphasizes God's attentiveness to our prayers. We can trust that God listens to the words of our mouths, just as He did with David.

Faith in Adversity
Despite being betrayed and pursued, David's faith in God did not waver. We are encouraged to maintain our faith and trust in God's deliverance during our own trials.

The Importance of Specificity in Prayer
David's prayer is specific and earnest. We should not hesitate to bring our specific needs and concerns before God.

Reliance on God Over Man
David's reliance on God rather than human intervention serves as a reminder to prioritize divine help over human solutions.Verse 2. - Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. (comp. Psalm 39:12; Psalm 55:1).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hear
שְׁמַ֣ע (šə·ma‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

my prayer,
תְּפִלָּתִ֑י (tə·p̄il·lā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8605: Intercession, supplication, a hymn

O God;
אֱ֭לֹהִים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

listen
הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינָה (ha·’ă·zî·nāh)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 238: To broaden out the ear, to listen

to the words
לְאִמְרֵי־ (lə·’im·rê-)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 561: Something said

of my mouth.
פִֽי׃ (p̄î)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to


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