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 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; give ear to the words of my mouth.

Hear my prayer, God. 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. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven’t set God before them. (Selah)

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

Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.

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

He will repay the evil to my enemies. Destroy them in your truth.

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

With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, Yahweh, 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 he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.