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.

For the music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm (maskil) of David, concerning the time when the Ziphites came to Saul and told him, “David is hiding among us.” God, because of your very nature, please save me! Vindicate me by your power!

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

God, please hear my prayer; listen to what I'm saying.

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 are coming to attack me—violent men who don't care about God are trying to kill me. (Selah)

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

But God helps me; the Lord saves my life!

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

The evil my enemies have done will come back upon them. I depend on you to destroy them.

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

I will happily offer a sacrifice to you; I will praise the kind of person you are, Lord, for you are good.

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

For he has saved me from all my troubles; and I have seen those who hated me defeated.