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.

For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm (maskil) of David, concerning the time when the Ziphites came to Saul and told him, “David is hiding among us.” God, because of your very nature, please save me! Vindicate me by your power!

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

God, please hear my prayer; listen to what I'm saying.

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 coming to attack me—violent men who don't care about God are trying to kill me. (Selah)

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

But God helps me; the Lord saves my life!

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

The evil my enemies have done will come back upon them. I depend on you to destroy them.

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 happily offer a sacrifice to you; I will praise the kind of person you are, Lord, for you are good.

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

For he has saved me from all my troubles; and I have seen those who hated me defeated.