“He has next added the reason why He prays for His words to be heard: For strangers are risen up against Me and violent men have sought after My soul; they have not set God before their eyes. The Only-begotten Son of God, the Word of God and God the Word— although assuredly He could Himself do all things that the Fathe…”
Hilary of Poitiers, 4th c. — Homily on Psalm 54
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3For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
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1Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
2Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
— Psalms 54:3 —
4Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
5He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.