Much of this psalm is applicable to us, who also suffer from what people do to us because we belong to Christ. We can think especially of all believers who are persecuted because of their faith, such as in North Korea, China, and islamic countries.
David asks God to save him from his enemies by His Name (54:1).The "name" stands for all that God is, for His Being and all His attributes. One of those attributes is His power to exercise justice. David asks if God will vindicate him by His power. Prophetically, it is the language of the believing remnant in the end time when they are oppressed by the self-willed, false king, the antichrist.
David addresses God (Elohim), not the LORD(YHVH). He does not do so until the end of the psalm, when the covenant faithfulness of the LORD has been demonstrated (Psa_54:6). Now the point is that God demonstrates His power toward hostile people. His enemies do not seek direct confrontation with David, but act with cunning treachery.
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
Psalms 54:2
Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
Psalms 54:3
For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
Psalms 54:4
Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
Psalms 54:5
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
Psalms 54:6
I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
Psalms 54:7
For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
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