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, amongst Hymns of instruction by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, Behold, is not David hid with us? Save me, O God, by your name, and judge me by your might.

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

O God, hear my prayer; listen 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 behold! 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 your 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 you: I will give thanks to your name, O Lord; for [it is] good.

7 For, from all adversity He delivered me, And on mine enemies hath mine eye looked!

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