Psalms 54

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

To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments: an instruction. Of David; when the Ziphites came, and said to Saul, Is not David hiding himself with us? O God, by thy name save me, and by thy strength do me justice.

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

For strangers are risen up against me, and the violent seek after my life: 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 my helper; the Lord is among them that uphold my soul.

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

He will requite evil to mine enemies: in thy truth cut them off.

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 thee; I will praise thy name, O Jehovah, because it is good.

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

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