Psalms 54

1 God, by your power [MTY, DOU] save me [from my enemies], and show people that I have not done anything that is wrong!

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.

2 God, listen to my prayer; listen to what I say to you,

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

3 because strangers are [trying to] attack me; proud men are wanting to kill me; men who do not have any (respect for/interest in) you.

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

4 But God is the one who helps me; Yahweh defends/protects me [from my enemies].

Behold, God is my helper: The Lord is of them that uphold my soul.

5 He will cause the evil things that they want to do to me to happen to them instead; because he faithfully [does what he promises], he will get rid of them.

He will requite the evil unto mine enemies: Destroy thou them in thy truth.

6 Yahweh, I will gladly give an offering to you because I want to, and I will thank you [MTY], for you are good [to me];

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

7 you have rescued me from all my troubles, and I have seen that you have defeated my enemies.

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