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 leader of the music. To be sung on stringed instruments A psalm 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 by thy strength defend my cause!

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

O God! hear my prayer, Give ear 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 enemies have risen up against me, And oppressors seek my life; They have not set God before their eyes. (Pause)

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

Behold! God is my helper; The Lord is the support of my life.

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

He will repay evil to my enemies; For thy truth's sake, O God! cut them off!

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

With a willing heart will I sacrifice to thee; I will praise thy 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 thou hast delivered me from all trouble, So that my eye hath looked with joy upon my enemies!