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 music director. With stringed instruments. A psalm (maskil) of David, concerning the time when the Ziphites came to Saul and told him, “David is hiding among us.” God, because of your very nature, please save me! Vindicate me by your power!

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

God, please hear my prayer; listen to what I'm saying.

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 coming to attack me—violent men who don't care about God are trying to kill me. (Selah)

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

But God helps me; the Lord saves my life!

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

The evil my enemies have done will come back upon them. I depend on you to 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.

I will happily offer a sacrifice to you; I will praise the kind of person you are, Lord, for you are good.

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

For he has saved me from all my troubles; and I have seen those who hated me defeated.