Psalms 54

1 To the Overseer with stringed instruments. — An instruction, by David, in the coming in of the Ziphim, and they say to Saul, 'Is not David hiding himself with us?' O God, by Thy name save me, and by Thy might judge me.

Save me, O God, by your name, and judge me by your strength.

2 O God, hear my prayer, Give ear to the sayings of my mouth,

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

3 For strangers have risen up against me And terrible ones have sought my soul, They have not set God before them. (Selah)

For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. (Selah)

4 Lo, God [is] a helper to me, The Lord [is] with those supporting my soul,

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

5 Turn back doth the evil thing to mine enemies, In Thy truth cut them off.

He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in your truth.

6 With a free will-offering I sacrifice to Thee, I thank Thy name, O Jehovah, for [it is] good,

I will freely sacrifice unto you: I will praise your name, O LORD; for it is good.

7 For, from all adversity He delivered me, And on mine enemies hath mine eye looked!

For he has delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye has seen his desire upon mine enemies.