Psalms 54:6
Psalms 54:6 in Multiple Translations
Freely I will sacrifice to You; I will praise Your name, O LORD, for it is good.
I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto thee: I will give thanks unto thy name, O Jehovah, for it is good.
Freely will I make my offerings to you; I will give praise to your name, O Lord, for it is good.
I will happily offer a sacrifice to you; I will praise the kind of person you are, Lord, for you are good.
Then I will sacrifice freely vnto thee: I wil praise thy Name, O Lord, because it is good.
With a free will-offering I sacrifice to Thee, I thank Thy name, O Jehovah, for [it is] good,
With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, LORD, for it is good.
I will freely sacrifice to thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
Fear and trembling are come upon me: and darkness hath covered me.
Yahweh, I will gladly give an offering to you because I want to, and I will thank you [MTY], for you are good to me;
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Psalms 54:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הִנֵּ֣ה
אֱ֭לֹהִים
עֹזֵ֣ר
לִ֑/י
אֲ֝דֹנָ֗/י
בְּֽ/סֹמְכֵ֥י
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
הִנֵּ֣ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
אֱ֭לֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
עֹזֵ֣ר
ʻâzar
H5826
to help
V-Qal
לִ֑/י
Prep | Suff
אֲ֝דֹנָ֗/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
בְּֽ/סֹמְכֵ֥י
çâmak
H5564
to support
Prep | V-Qal
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 54:6
הִנֵּ֣ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
אֱ֭לֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
עֹזֵ֣ר
ʻâzar
H5826
"to help"
V-Qal
To help or aid is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used to describe God's protection or assistance. It is used in the Psalms to express trust in God's help and in the book of Exodus to describe God's aid to the Israelites.
Definition: 1) to help, succour, support 1a) (Qal) to help 1b) (Niphal) to be helped 1c) (Hiphil) to help
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: help, succour. See also: Genesis 49:25; Job 26:2; Psalms 10:14.
לִ֑/י
""
Prep | Suff
אֲ֝דֹנָ֗/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
בְּֽ/סֹמְכֵ֥י
çâmak
H5564
"to support"
Prep | V-Qal
To support or lean on something, like a person or object, as seen in the Bible where God upholds his people. It means to hold something up or stand firm. This concept appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to lean, lay, rest, support, put, uphold, lean upon 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lean or lay upon, rest upon, lean against 1a2) to support, uphold, sustain 1b) (Niphal) to support or brace oneself 1c) (Piel) to sustain, refresh, revive
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: bear up, establish, (up-) hold, lay, lean, lie hard, put, rest self, set self, stand fast, stay (self), sustain. See also: Genesis 27:37; Judges 16:29; Psalms 3:6.
נַפְשִֽׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
Study Notes — Psalms 54:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 54:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 54:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 54:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 54:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 54:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 54:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 54:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 54:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 54:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 54:6
- Sermons on Psalms 54:6
Context — Save Me by Your Name
4Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.
5He will reward my enemies with evil. In Your faithfulness, destroy them.
6Freely I will sacrifice to You; I will praise Your name, O LORD, for it is good.
7For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 52:9 | I will praise You forever, because You have done it. I will wait on Your name— for it is good— in the presence of Your saints. |
| 2 | Psalms 147:1 | Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him! |
| 3 | Psalms 7:17 | I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High. |
| 4 | Psalms 107:22 | Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing. |
| 5 | Psalms 140:13 | Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 12:6–7 | To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. |
| 7 | Psalms 21:13 | Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power. |
| 8 | Psalms 116:17 | I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. |
| 9 | Psalms 92:1 | It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, |
| 10 | Psalms 50:14 | Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. |
Psalms 54:6 Summary
[Psalms 54:6 means that we should give our thanks and praise to God freely, without expecting anything in return, simply because He is good and has done good things for us (as seen in Psalms 107:1). When we sacrifice to God, we are giving Him our worship, time, and resources, and this is closely linked to praising His name (Hebrews 13:15). We can apply this verse to our lives by looking for ways to give God our thanks and praise, even in difficult circumstances, and by trusting in His goodness and faithfulness (Psalms 54:4-5).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'sacrifice to You' in Psalms 54:6?
To sacrifice to God in this context means to offer Him our praise, worship, and thanks, as seen in Psalms 50:14, where it says to 'sacrifice thank offerings' to Him, and in Psalms 107:22, which instructs us to 'sacrifice thank offerings' and tell of His works with songs of joy.
Why does the Psalmist say he will praise God's name 'for it is good'?
The Psalmist praises God's name because of His inherent goodness, as stated in Psalms 119:68, where it says 'You are good and do what is good', and in Psalms 106:1, which says 'give thanks to the Lord, for He is good'.
How can I apply the concept of 'freely' sacrificing to God in my life?
To freely sacrifice to God means to give Him our worship, time, and resources without expecting anything in return, as Jesus taught in Matthew 10:8, 'freely you have received, freely give', and as seen in the example of the widow who gave her last two coins in Mark 12:41-44.
What is the relationship between sacrificing to God and praising His name?
Sacrificing to God and praising His name are closely linked, as seen in Psalms 54:6, where the Psalmist says he will both sacrifice to God and praise His name; this is also evident in Hebrews 13:15, which says to 'offer to God a sacrifice of praise'.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the Psalm?
This verse is part of a Psalm that expresses trust in God's deliverance and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 54:4-5, and the Psalmist's sacrifice of praise is a response to God's goodness and salvation, as stated in Psalms 54:7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'freely sacrifice' to God in my daily life, without expecting anything in return?
- How does the concept of God's goodness impact my worship and praise of Him?
- What are some things that prevent me from freely sacrificing to God, and how can I overcome them?
- In what ways can I prioritize praising God's name in my life, even in difficult circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 54:6
I will freely sacrifice unto thee,.... Not legal sacrifices; no, nor freewill offerings the law gives directions about, though the allusion is to them; but the freewill offerings of his mouth, Psalms
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 54:6
I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good. I will freely sacrifice unto thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 54:6
Freely sacrifice; not by constraint, as many do, because they are obliged to it, and cannot neglect it without shame and inconvenience to themselves; but with a willing and cheerful mind, which thou lovest in and above all sacrifices. It; either thy name; or rather, to praise thy name; is good, i.e. an act of justice, and piety, and gratitude.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 54:6
Psalms 54:6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for [it is] good.Ver. 6. I will freely sacrifice unto thee] Or, liberally; not with an ill will and pinchingly. The Arabic rendereth it, Laudabo te obediens. Praise is the best sacrifice, and obedience is the best praise. I will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is good] Thy name is good, and it is a good thing to praise it; for thereby men do thee right, help thee to thine own, secure to themselves former favours, and procure future.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 54:6
(6) I will freely sacrifice.—Better, I will offer a willing (or freewill) sacrifice.For it is good.—Comp. Psalms 52:9.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 54:6
Verse 6. I will freely sacrifice unto thee] Or, I will sacrifice nobly unto thee. Not only with a willing mind, but with a liberal hand will I bring sacrifice unto thee. For it is good] Thy name is good; it is descriptive of thy nature; full of goodness and mercy to man. And it is good to be employed in such a work: whoever worships thee in sincerity is sure to be a gainer. To him who orders his conversation aright, thou dost show thy salvation.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 54:6
6. I will freely sacrifice unto thee] Or, With a free will I will sacrifice unto thee. So the LXX and Jer. R.V., with a freewill offering. But cp. Numbers 15:3, “a burnt offering or sacrifice, to accomplish a vow, or of freewill, or in your set feasts.” I will praise thy name, O Lord] R.V., I will give thanks unto thy name. Cp. Psalms 52:9. Lord, i.e. Jehovah, appears here, contrary to the general usage of the book.
It may have been retained, or restored, in a familiar formula. For it, viz. Thy name, is good. Cp. Psalms 52:9, and Psalms 54:1.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 54:6
I will freely sacrifice unto thee - The Hebrew words rendered “freely,” mean with “willingness, voluntariness, spontaneousness.” The idea is, that he would do it of a free or willing mind; without
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 54:6
6. I will freely sacrifice—Hebrew, with a free-will offering I will sacrifice, etc. ðãáä, (nedabah,) is always used for the free-will offering in the Pentateuch, and generally elsewhere.
Sermons on Psalms 54:6
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The Gift of Giving by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the gift of giving as a manifestation of the Holy Spirit's power in believers. He illustrates how Jesus exemplified selfless giving, urgi |
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Exposition on Psalm 52 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the contrast between those who trust in earthly riches and those who trust in the mercy of God for everlasting life. He emphasizes the importance of ro |
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Year-End Praise by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising God and not being negative or complaining. He shares three reasons why praising God is beneficial. Firstly, praisi |
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Praise Him by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising and worshiping God. He warns those who serve in the ministry to not become mechanical or regimented in their worsh |
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The Fear of God (04) Fruits of the Fear of God 2 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a story about seeing a large jackrabbit in the Sahara Desert. He then transitions to discussing the importance of walking in the fear |
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Praise Him Always by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of praising and worshiping God. He warns those who serve in the ministry to not become mechanical or regimented in their worsh |
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Studies in the Psalms 03 of Stars and Men by Neil Fraser | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God created the universe as a stage to portray the great drama of life. He highlights the tragedy of mankind focusing on studying the s |