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.

In finem, in carminibus. Intellectus David, cum venissent Ziphæi, et dixissent ad Saul: Nonne David absconditus est apud nos? [Deus, in nomine tuo salvum me fac, et in virtute tua judica me.

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

Deus, exaudi orationem meam; auribus percipe verba oris mei.

3 For strangers have risen up against me. Violent men have sought after my soul. They haven’t set God before them. (Selah)

Quoniam alieni insurrexerunt adversum me, et fortes quæsierunt animam meam, et non proposuerunt Deum ante conspectum suum.

4 Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.

Ecce enim Deus adjuvat me, et Dominus susceptor est animæ meæ.

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

Averte mala inimicis meis; et in veritate tua disperde illos.

6 With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you. I will give thanks to your name, LORD, for it is good.

Voluntarie sacrificabo tibi, et confitebor nomini tuo, Domine, quoniam bonum est.

7 For he has delivered me out of all trouble. My eye has seen triumph over my enemies.

Quoniam ex omni tribulatione eripuisti me, et super inimicos meos despexit oculus meus.]