< 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 Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, "Isn't David hiding himself among us?"] Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.
2 O God, hear my prayer; listen to the words of my mouth.
Hear my prayer, God. 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. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven't set God before them. (Selah)
4 For behold! God assists me; and the Lord is the helper of my soul.
Look, God is my helper. The LORD is the one who sustains my soul.
5 He shall return evil to mine enemies; utterly destroy them in your truth.
He will repay the evil to my enemies. 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.
With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, 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 has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.