Psalms 54

1 For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil of David: when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me in thy might.

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

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

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

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

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

4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is of them that uphold my soul.

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

5 He shall requite the evil unto mine enemies: destroy thou them in thy truth.

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

6 With a freewill offering will I sacrifice unto thee: I will give thanks unto thy name, O LORD, for it is good.

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

7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath seen [my desire] upon mine enemies.

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