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.

In finem, In carminibus, intellectus David, Cum venissent Ziphæi, et dixissent ad Saul: Nonne David absconditus est apud nos? Deus in nomine tuo salvum me fac: et in virtute tua iudica me.

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

Deus exaudi orationem meam: auribus percipe verba oris mei.

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

Quoniam alieni insurrexerunt adversum me, et fortes quæsierunt animam meam: et non proposuerunt Deum ante conspectum suum.

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

Ecce enim Deus adiuvat me: et Dominus susceptor est animæ meæ.

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

Averte mala inimicis meis: et in veritate tua disperde illos.

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

Voluntarie sacrificabo tibi, et confitebor nomini tuo Domine: quoniam bonum est:

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

Quoniam ex omni tribulatione eripuisti me: et super inimicos meos despexit oculus meus.