Psalms 54

1 For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Isn’t David hiding himself amongst us?” Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.

“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 Hear my prayer, God. Listen to the words of my mouth.

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

3 For strangers have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven’t 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 Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.

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

5 He will repay the evil to my enemies. Destroy them in your truth.

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

6 With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, LORD, 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 he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.

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