Psalms 54

1 For the end, among Hymns of instruction by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Lo, is not David hid with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy might.

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.

2 O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words 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 mighty men have sought my life: they have not set God before them. (Pause)

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

4 For lo! God assists me; and the Lord is the helper of my soul.

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

5 He shall return evil to mine enemies; utterly destroy them in thy truth.

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

6 I will willingly sacrifice to thee: I will give thanks to thy name, O Lord; for [it is] good.

I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for [it is] good.

7 For thou hast delivered me out of all affliction, and mine eye has seen [my desire] upon mine enemies.

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