Psalms 54

1 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.

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might!

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

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

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

For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life— men with no regard for God.

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

Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.

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

He will reward my enemies with evil. In Your faithfulness, destroy them.

6 With a freewill offering will I sacrifice unto thee: I will give thanks unto thy name, O LORD, for it is good.

Freely I will sacrifice to You; I will praise Your name, O LORD, for it is good.

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

For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have stared down my foes.