Psalms 54

1 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.

For the end, among 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; give ear to the words of my mouth.

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

3 For strangers are risen up against me, and the violent seek after my life: they have not set God before them. (Selah)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath seen [its desire] upon mine enemies.

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