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 among us?” Save me, God, by your name. Vindicate me in your might.

For the end, among Hymns of instruction by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Lo, is not David hid with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy might.

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

O God, hear my prayer; hearken 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 strangers have risen up against me, and mighty men have sought my life: they have not set God before them. (Pause)

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

For lo! God assists me; and the Lord is the helper of my soul.

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

He shall return evil to mine enemies; utterly destroy them in thy truth.

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

I will willingly sacrifice to thee: I will give thanks to 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 out of all affliction, and mine eye has seen [my desire] upon mine enemies.