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.

In finem, in carminibus. Intellectus David, cum venissent Ziphæi, et dixissent ad Saul: Nonne David absconditus est apud nos? Deus, in nomine tuo salvum me fac, et in virtute tua judica me.

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

Deus, exaudi orationem meam; auribus percipe verba oris mei.

3 For strangers have risen up against me, and mighty men have sought my life: they have not set God before them. (Pause)

Quoniam alieni insurrexerunt adversum me, et fortes quæsierunt animam meam, et non proposuerunt Deum ante conspectum suum.

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

Ecce enim Deus adjuvat me, et Dominus susceptor est animæ meæ.

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

Averte mala inimicis meis; et in veritate tua disperde illos.

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

Voluntarie sacrificabo tibi, et confitebor nomini tuo, Domine, quoniam bonum est.

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

Quoniam ex omni tribulatione eripuisti me, et super inimicos meos despexit oculus meus.