Psalms 54

1 For the end, among Hymns of instruction by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Behold, is not David hid with us? Save me, O God, by your name, and judge me by your might.

Unto the end. In verses, the understanding of David, when the Ziphites had arrived and they said to Saul, “Has not David been hidden with us?” Save me, O God, by your name, and judge me in your virtue.

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

O God, listen to my prayer. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.

3 For strangers have risen up against me, and mighty men have sought my life: they have not set God before them. (Pause)

For strangers have risen up against me, and the strong have sought my soul. And they have not set God before their eyes.

4 For behold! God assists me; and the Lord is the helper of my soul.

For behold, God is my helper, and the Lord is the protector of my soul.

5 He shall return evil to mine enemies; utterly destroy them in your truth.

Turn back the evils upon my adversaries, and ruin them by your truth.

6 I will willingly sacrifice to you: I will give thanks to your name, O Lord; for [it is] good.

I will freely sacrifice to you, and I will confess your name, O God, because it is good.

7 For you have delivered me out of all affliction, and mine eye has seen [my desire] upon mine enemies.

For you have quickly rescued me from all tribulation, and my eye has looked down upon my enemies.