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 Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. Maschil 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 judge me in thy might.

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

Hear my prayer, O God; 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 strangers are risen up against me, and violent men have sought after my soul: they have not set God before them. (Selah)

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

Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is of them that uphold my soul.

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

He shall requite the evil unto mine enemies: destroy thou them in thy truth.

6 I will willingly sacrifice to you: I will give thanks to your 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 you have delivered me out of all affliction, and mine eye has seen [my desire] upon mine enemies.

For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath seen [my desire] upon mine enemies.