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

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

Hear my prayer, God. 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. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven’t set God before them. (Selah)

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

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

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

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

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

With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, 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 he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.