Psalms 54

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

Save me, O God, by your name, and judge me by your strength.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in your truth.

6 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 unto you: I will praise your name, O LORD; for it is good.

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

For he has delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye has seen his desire upon mine enemies.