Psalms 54

1 To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalme of David, to give instruction. When the Ziphims came and said unto Saul, Is not David hid among us? Save mee, O God, by thy Name, and by thy power iudge me.

For the Leader; with string-music. Maschil of David: when the Ziphites came and said to Saul: 'Doth not David hide himself with us?' O God, save me by Thy name, and right me by Thy might.

2 O God, heare my prayer: hearken vnto the wordes of my mouth.

O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth.

3 For strangers are risen vp against me, and tyrants seeke my soule: they haue not set God before them. (Selah)

For strangers are risen up against me, and violent men have sought after my soul; they have not set God before them. (Selah)

4 Beholde, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that vpholde my soule.

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is for me as the upholder of my soul.

5 He shall rewarde euill vnto mine enemies: Oh cut them off in thy trueth!

He will requite the evil unto them that lie in wait for me; destroy Thou them in Thy truth.

6 Then I will sacrifice freely vnto thee: I wil praise thy Name, O Lord, because it is good.

With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto Thee; I will give thanks unto Thy name, O LORD, for it is good.

7 For he hath deliuered me out of al trouble, and mine eye hath seene my desire vpon mine enemies.

For He hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath gazed upon mine enemies.