Psalms 54

1 “To the chief musician on Neginoth, a Maskil of David, When the Ziphim came and said to Saul, Behold, David is hiding himself with us.” O God, by thy name save me, and by thy strength grant me justice.

For the end, amongst 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.

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

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

3 For strangers [to goodness] are risen up against me, and powerful oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. (Selah)

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

4 Behold, God is a helper unto me: the Lord is among those that uphold my soul.

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

5 He will cause the evil to return upon those that regard me with envy: in thy truth cut them off.

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

6 I will liberally sacrifice unto thee: I will give thanks unto thy name, O Lord; for it is good.

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

7 For out of all distress hath he delivered me: and my eye hath seen [its desire] on my enemies.

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