< 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 mine 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 shall 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 LORD, 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.