Psalms 54

1 To the chief music-maker; on Neginoth. Maschil. Of David. When the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Is not David keeping himself secret among us? Let your name be my salvation, O God; let my cause be judged by your 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 amongst us?” Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.

2 Let my prayer come before you, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

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

3 For men who are going after me have come out against me, violent men are purposing to take my soul; they have not put God before their eyes. (Selah)

For strangers have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven’t set God before them. (Selah)

4 See, God is my helper: the Lord is the great supporter of my soul.

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

5 Let the evil works of my haters come back on them again; let them be cut off by your good faith.

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

6 Freely will I make my offerings to you; I will give praise to your 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 Because it has been my saviour from all my trouble; and my eyes have seen the punishment of my haters.

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