Psalms 54

1 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.

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.

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

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

3 For strangers have risen up against me, and oppressors seek 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 my helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

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

5 He shall reward evil to my enemies: cut them off in thy truth.

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

6 I will freely sacrifice to thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.

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

7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and my eye hath seen its desire upon my enemies.

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