Psalms 54

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

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

2 O God, hear my prayer; listen to the words of my mouth.

O God, hear my prayer; listen 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 have risen up against me, and mighty men have sought my life: they have not set God before them. (Pause)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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