Psalms 54:2

2 Let my prayer come before you, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

Psalms 54:2 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 54:2

Hear my prayer, O God
The psalmist first puts up his petitions, and then desires to be heard; his distress, and the fervency of his spirit, not suffering him to observe order;

give ear to the words of my mouth;
for the prayer which was conceived in his mind, and inwrought there by the Spirit of God, was expressed vocally.

Psalms 54:2 In-Context

1 Let your name be my salvation, O God; let my cause be judged by your strength.

2 Let my prayer come before you, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

3 For men who are going after me have come out against me, violent men are purposing to take my soul; they have not put God before their eyes. (Selah.)

4 See, God is my helper: the Lord is the great supporter of my soul.

5 Let the evil works of my haters come back on them again; let them be cut off by your good faith.