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.

To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments: an instruction. Of David; when the Ziphites came, and said to Saul, Is not David hiding himself with us? O God, by thy name save me, and by thy strength do me justice.

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

O God, hear my prayer; 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 the violent seek after my life: they have not set God before them. (Selah)

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

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is among them that uphold my soul.

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

He will requite evil to mine enemies: in thy truth cut them off.

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

I will freely sacrifice unto thee; I will praise thy name, O Jehovah, because it is good.

7 For you have 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 [its desire] upon mine enemies.