Psalms 54

1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? 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 LORD; 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.