Psalms 54

1 To the Chief Musician: with Stringed Instruments. A Psalm of Instruction, of David. When the Ziphites came and said unto Saul, Is not, David, hiding himself, with us? O God! by thine own Name, save me, And, by thine own strength, wilt thou vindicate me?

“For the leader of the music. To be sung on stringed instruments A psalm 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 by thy strength defend my cause!

2 O God! Hear my prayer, Give ear to the sayings of my mouth;

O God! hear my prayer, Give ear to the words of my mouth!

3 For, aliens, have risen up against me, And, men of violence, have sought my life, They have not set God before them. (Selah)

For enemies have risen up against me, And oppressors seek my life; They have not set God before their eyes. (Pause)

4 Lo! God, is bringing me help, My Lord, is with the upholders of my life;

Behold! God is my helper; The Lord is the support of my life.

5 Let him turn back the mischief upon mine adversaries, In thy faithfulness, destroy them!

He will repay evil to my enemies; For thy truth's sake, O God! cut them off!

6 With a freewill-offering, will I sacrifice unto thee, I will praise thy Name, O Yahweh, for it is good;

With a willing heart will I sacrifice to thee; I will praise thy name, O LORD! for it is good;

7 For, out of all distress, hath he rescued me, —And, upon my foes, hath, mine own eye, looked.

For thou hast delivered me from all trouble, So that my eye hath looked with joy upon my enemies!