Psalms 54

1 For the end, amongst Hymns of instruction by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Behold, is not David hid with us? Save me, O God, by your name, and judge me by your might.

For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Isn’t David hiding himself among us?” Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.

2 O God, hear my prayer; listen to the words of my mouth.

Hear my prayer, God. Listen to the words of my mouth.

3 For strangers have risen up against me, and mighty men have sought my life: they have not set God before them. (Pause)

For strangers have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven’t set God before them. (Selah)

4 For behold! God assists me; and the Lord is the helper of my soul.

Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.

5 He shall return evil to mine enemies; utterly destroy them in your truth.

He will repay the evil to my enemies. Destroy them in your truth.

6 I will willingly sacrifice to you: I will give thanks to your name, O Lord; for [it is] good.

With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, Yahweh, for it is good.

7 For you have delivered me out of all affliction, and mine eye has seen [my desire] upon mine enemies.

For he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.