The author of Psalm 53 is David. He show us that all have sinned. And because of sin, no person can find God on his or her own. Only God can save us.
Psalm 53:1 - The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good."
People may say there is no God in order to cover their sin, to have an excuse to continue in sin, and/or to ignore the Judge in order to avoid the judgment. A "fool" does not necessarily lack intelligence, many unbelievers are highly educated. Fools are people who reject God, the only one who can save them.
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The author of Psalm 54 is David. It is a call for God to overcome enemies. God is our helper, even in times of hurt and betrayal.
In verses 3 & 4 David seems to follow the pattern of a transition from prayer to praise. David was not afraid to come to God and express his true feelings and needs. Thus his spirit was lifted, and he praised God, his helper, protector and friend.
Psalm 54:1-7 - Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might. 2-Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth. 3-Strangers are attacking me; ruthless men seek my life -- men without regard for God. 4-Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. 5-Let evil recoil on those who slander me; in your faithfulness destroy them. 6-I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, O Lord, for it is good. 7-For he has delivered me from all my troubles, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes."
In Verse 5, David said that God repays evil to his enemies. Proverbs 26:27 warns us that most who cause trouble will reap trouble. What we have intended for others may blow up in our own faces. To be honest and straightforward before God and others is simpler, easier and safer in the long run.
Proverbs 26:27 - "If a man digs a pit he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone it will fall back on him"
Psalm 53 / New International Version
ReplyDelete1 The fool says in his heart,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt, and their hearts are vile;
there is no one who does good.
2 God looks down from heaven
on the sons of men
to see if there are any who understand,
any who seek God.
3 Everyone has turned away,
they have together become corrupt;
there is no one who does good,
not even one.
4 Will the evildoers never learn--
Those who devour my people as men eat bread;
and who do not call on God.
5 There they were, overwhelmed with dread,
where there was nothing to dread.
God scattered the bones of those who attacked you;
you put them to shame, for God despised them.
6 Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!
When God restores the fortunes of his people,
let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!
Psalm 54 / New International Version
1 Save me, O God, by your name;
vindicate me by your might.
2 Hear my prayer, O God;
listen to the words of my mouth.
3 Strangers are attacking me;
ruthless men seek my life --
men without regard for God.
4 Surely God is my help;
the Lord is the one who sustains me.
5 Let evil recoil on those who slander me;
in your faithfulness destroy them.
6 I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you;
I will praise your name, O Lord,
for it is good.
7 For he has delivered me from all my troubles,
and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.