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 leader of the music. To be sung on stringed instruments A psalm of David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?” Save me, O God! by thy name, And by thy strength defend my cause!

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

O God! hear my prayer, Give ear 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 enemies have risen up against me, And oppressors seek my life; They have not set God before their eyes. (Pause)

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

Behold! God is my helper; The Lord is the support of my life.

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

He will repay evil to my enemies; For thy truth's sake, O God! cut them off!

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

With a willing heart will I sacrifice to thee; I will praise thy name, O LORD! for it is good;

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

For thou hast delivered me from all trouble, So that my eye hath looked with joy upon my enemies!