Psalms 54

1 [For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, "Isn't David hiding himself among us?"] Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.

To the chief music-maker; on Neginoth. Maschil. Of David. When the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Is not David keeping himself secret among us? Let your name be my salvation, O God; let my cause be judged by your strength.

2 Hear my prayer, God. Listen to the words of my mouth.

Let my prayer come before you, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

3 For strangers have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven't set God before them. (Selah)

For men who are going after me have come out against me, violent men are purposing to take my soul; they have not put God before their eyes. (Selah)

4 Look, God is my helper. Jehovah is the one who sustains my soul.

See, God is my helper: the Lord is the great supporter of my soul.

5 He will repay the evil to my enemies. Destroy them in your truth.

Let the evil works of my haters come back on them again; let them be cut off by your good faith.

6 With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, Jehovah, for it is good.

Freely will I make my offerings to you; I will give praise to your name, O Lord, for it is good.

7 For he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.

Because it has been my saviour from all my trouble; and my eyes have seen the punishment of my haters.