Psalms 54

1 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.

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.

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

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

3 For strangers are risen up against me, and violent men have sought after my soul; they have not set God before them. (Selah)

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

4 Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is for me as the upholder of my soul.

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

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

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

6 With a freewill-offering will I sacrifice unto Thee; I will give thanks unto Thy name, O LORD, for it is good.

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

7 For He hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath gazed upon mine enemies.

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