Psalms 54

1 Save me, O Elohim, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.

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.

2 Hear my prayer, O Elohim; 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 oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set Elohim before them. (Selah)

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

4 Behold, Elohim is mine helper: YHWH is with them that uphold my soul.

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

5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.

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

6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O YHWH; for it is good.

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

7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

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