< Psalms 54 >
1 Save me, O God, 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 God; 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 God 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, God is mine helper: the Lord 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.