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.

To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments: an instruction. Of David; when the Ziphites came, and said to Saul, Is not David hiding himself with us? O God, by thy name save me, and by thy strength do me justice.

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

O God, hear my prayer; give ear 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 are risen up against me, and the violent seek after my life: they have not set God before them. (Selah)

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

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is among them that uphold my soul.

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

He will requite evil to mine enemies: in thy truth cut them off.

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

I will freely sacrifice unto thee; I will praise thy name, O Jehovah, because 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 hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath seen [its desire] upon mine enemies.