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.

“For the leader of the music. To be sung on stringed instruments A psalm of David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?” Save me, O God! by thy name, And by thy strength defend my cause!

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 enemies have risen up against me, And oppressors seek my life; They have not set God before their eyes. (Pause)

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 the support of my life.

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

He will repay evil to my enemies; For thy truth's sake, O God! 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.

With a willing heart will I sacrifice to thee; I will praise thy name, O LORD! for it is good;

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

For thou hast delivered me from all trouble, So that my eye hath looked with joy upon my enemies!