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 Leader; with string-music. Maschil of David: when the Ziphites came and said to Saul: 'Doth not David hide himself with us?' O God, save me by Thy name, and right me by Thy might.

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 violent men have sought after my soul; 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 for me as the upholder of my soul.

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

He will requite the evil unto them that lie in wait for me; destroy Thou them in Thy truth.

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

With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto Thee; I will give thanks unto Thy 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 He hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath gazed upon mine enemies.