Psalms 54

1 To the Overseer with stringed instruments. — An instruction, by David, in the coming in of the Ziphim, and they say to Saul, 'Is not David hiding himself with us?' O God, by Thy name save me, and by Thy might judge me.

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

O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words of my mouth.

3 For strangers have risen up against me And terrible ones have sought my soul, They have not 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 Lo, God [is] a helper to me, The Lord [is] with those supporting my soul,

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

5 Turn back doth the evil thing to mine enemies, In Thy truth cut them off.

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

6 With a free will-offering I sacrifice to Thee, I thank Thy name, O Jehovah, 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, from all adversity He delivered me, And on mine enemies hath mine eye looked!

For thou hast delivered me out of all affliction, and mine eye has seen [my desire] upon mine enemies.